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 437045 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 437079 epoch_slot_no: 5079 block_no: 437023 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 990 time: 2018-01-03 01:57:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xc38f9c875eff13fa15a0581b6aae56786c0decde68dba10a4439813229a30ddcBlock Operator
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