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 4436021 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4438068 epoch_slot_no: 10068 block_no: 4435844 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1667 time: 2020-07-17 05:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2616d5e22ff8a3d3fc3c81bca9f92635ac1114b25d07d3cf173e00a1f70d84bBlock Operator
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