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 437850 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 437884 epoch_slot_no: 5884 block_no: 437828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 986 time: 2018-01-03 06:26:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x8c30f7724319001f200ea628c9b8a4e4aec1600a0e9b1aaa2e8ff4b7b973d5acBlock Operator
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