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 4436932 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4438979 epoch_slot_no: 10979 block_no: 4436755 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3937 time: 2020-07-17 10:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2094a30a81a83ac94b4e0ac4942c5c6a5a4568b46a8f8901893c2f202c0b7171Block Operator
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