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 437999 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 438033 epoch_slot_no: 6033 block_no: 437977 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1171 time: 2018-01-03 07:15:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \x3806a2535288a6fe2802659d534cdf06fa6874fb39c2b61ee6ca3b215b550a9eBlock Operator
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