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 437201 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 437235 epoch_slot_no: 5235 block_no: 437179 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 990 time: 2018-01-03 02:49:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xbe7bedcdec6a87711116a4ebde915456b9812b67dbeca3b7f7c4828c1a775fcdBlock Operator
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