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 4436559 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4438606 epoch_slot_no: 10606 block_no: 4436382 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1621 time: 2020-07-17 08:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc5bf63704370399dc1a72b57c30504d905316d2e97fab5f1d2357b2ef4cfe699Block Operator
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