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 4435957 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4438004 epoch_slot_no: 10004 block_no: 4435780 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1899 time: 2020-07-17 05:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xedd11597d322f304da43d5f603f9d059e0ed037c64ee18765d68a9caa2c5ba27Block Operator
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