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 437961 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 437995 epoch_slot_no: 5995 block_no: 437939 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1351 time: 2018-01-03 07:03:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x46ec2fea79798d0b3f65e001ca5877171447e0888fe2ff7e9269638b5f0ea1c8Block Operator
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