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 4436277 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4438324 epoch_slot_no: 10324 block_no: 4436100 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-17 07:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x160fc3d419bbf5a1374f916cb18c833602653e960d2f80824a656a397551e9a0Block Operator
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