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 4435626 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4437673 epoch_slot_no: 9673 block_no: 4435449 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 954 time: 2020-07-17 03:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dac84631919567711aa8166bc92ed6b2d05f36097636cd2f5787bee30d748c5Block Operator
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