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 4435675 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4437722 epoch_slot_no: 9722 block_no: 4435498 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-07-17 03:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81bf6cbb3a8ddb9b5fbf5dda727bebce9ecf29c71a59d6a1c9b62c661825dfa1Block Operator
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