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 4435999 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4438046 epoch_slot_no: 10046 block_no: 4435822 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2069 time: 2020-07-17 05:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40f078c480853a825fba697e15ddd3a6a77ca7a09fdd6cbbdafa124e31d6d801Block Operator
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