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 4437165 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4439212 epoch_slot_no: 11212 block_no: 4436988 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5161 time: 2020-07-17 12:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2a4486f8234ce1e5ed8ad24988fa7c24f278afda76694c61e06c89526330ff0Block Operator
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