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 4437191 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4439238 epoch_slot_no: 11238 block_no: 4437014 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1963 time: 2020-07-17 12:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8e0c63b1369d1ff2d58467cfb754a83c0e76653ad2902be4ac5324a1f098abBlock Operator
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