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 4436098 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4438145 epoch_slot_no: 10145 block_no: 4435921 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1679 time: 2020-07-17 06:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d55bf62b292cce7471543308c7f7af15b15d4ac4fec188411cd7b37c1224ba4Block Operator
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