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 4436979 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439026 epoch_slot_no: 11026 block_no: 4436802 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2269 time: 2020-07-17 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3feda580893f1c7f200f0e60223adea53abc0cee8fc74fd3e2600a788d85aabbBlock Operator
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