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 4437214 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439261 epoch_slot_no: 11261 block_no: 4437037 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4178 time: 2020-07-17 12:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b8ddf1021b38d0723cca53d3c3d25c3066ae74e2ee69adaea829315a5e3c586Block Operator
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