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 4435617 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4437664 epoch_slot_no: 9664 block_no: 4435440 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3564 time: 2020-07-17 03:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b4c8b6dab7e4204bb65b60ed6f4baa4f574125aac3910d6d83945c83af50762Block Operator
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