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 4437113 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439160 epoch_slot_no: 11160 block_no: 4436936 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1643 time: 2020-07-17 11:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd6e086b26e1ec6f17d79c1cedd0a9b5a5c4dac5760bcc39354c577e71967395fBlock Operator
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