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 4437016 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439063 epoch_slot_no: 11063 block_no: 4436839 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4183 time: 2020-07-17 11:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x284e6e24ada9d8bf0e8f285e8d4c0cca42535667de4e51feef6e874e4e6eceb2Block Operator
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