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 4436204 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4438251 epoch_slot_no: 10251 block_no: 4436027 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1829 time: 2020-07-17 06:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8dec00c7e0c9b79414ced0885e270cd477fc8ff8e507e2f00ece1c8327828d3Block Operator
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