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 4436857 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4438904 epoch_slot_no: 10904 block_no: 4436680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4314 time: 2020-07-17 10:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5725b0090ddbbbb86f755c9bf9ea28d0d43f077d519ac1268e1bc0b7bae6895eBlock Operator
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