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 4436766 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4438813 epoch_slot_no: 10813 block_no: 4436589 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-07-17 09:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd8d94e0fc2ce77651d700b34f51e638df4cf3f4d8aa776c3066c344882db096eBlock Operator
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