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 4436518 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4438565 epoch_slot_no: 10565 block_no: 4436341 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2209 time: 2020-07-17 08:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9132fe806f2c23d25d35f9d3e8903ba6449410b2cd4b8c5d6a6e39a1add2b00fBlock Operator
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