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 4436968 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4439015 epoch_slot_no: 11015 block_no: 4436791 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1146 time: 2020-07-17 10:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfee4d6d0214ca3a87ef19ff6fb6ca56ffe20ad9beeb4b675e3556ef7e44efd56Block Operator
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