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 4435702 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4437749 epoch_slot_no: 9749 block_no: 4435525 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1913 time: 2020-07-17 03:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9de698a3381db6be11405a257548d8901045c7a1c83d539ef4986a8f07ec0c2Block Operator
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