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 437680 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 437714 epoch_slot_no: 5714 block_no: 437658 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2018-01-03 05:29:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x70ea06d9dd3cc7190893dbf29129380f6b708d2d1a32d488700b9aaec54ba53fBlock Operator
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