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 4436678 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4438725 epoch_slot_no: 10725 block_no: 4436501 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2550 time: 2020-07-17 09:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4528e3c0dbd2e6a61c850fa05bf70c3d06e738d3c276a23ad912ba60b9d4983Block Operator
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