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 4435809 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4437856 epoch_slot_no: 9856 block_no: 4435632 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 12260 time: 2020-07-17 04:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xea0f4f87883d649b0d1305ef11651c3e09937262070b9c45555c721604fc1ba5Block Operator
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