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 4436683 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4438730 epoch_slot_no: 10730 block_no: 4436506 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-17 09:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x031258a68d0cb1060bdfcdd0872f26cb2e01718bada4dd21e2e8b3043bfbe94cBlock Operator
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