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 4437053 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439100 epoch_slot_no: 11100 block_no: 4436876 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2312 time: 2020-07-17 11:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x057ab895ea0a01918701be99eed15f1848325d5bd61edb372e199ef0cf6d636eBlock Operator
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