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 4436391 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4438438 epoch_slot_no: 10438 block_no: 4436214 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-07-17 07:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2228e94fb3ab0af408aeb5c2f83a675ec4e0e1de80fcbeb10264c4a124d42537Block Operator
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