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 4437025 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439072 epoch_slot_no: 11072 block_no: 4436848 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1758 time: 2020-07-17 11:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xad75c7b5d3177b7917057a1a1a1408bb9f85e1da62fbc0ee472a7437e13ac5cdBlock Operator
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