A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4435586 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4437633 epoch_slot_no: 9633 block_no: 4435409 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2402 time: 2020-07-17 03:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5bb454b34e44fdc5a64307cc3aa462ab0f3a8e062377b839077538f0a0c9c50fBlock Operator
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