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 4437202 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439249 epoch_slot_no: 11249 block_no: 4437025 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1581 time: 2020-07-17 12:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6fc7aa3b94e7ee7e011d45d5082e2b44902ec3bfa14fe9e9b381d4e1dccefd4Block Operator
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