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 4437245 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439292 epoch_slot_no: 11292 block_no: 4437068 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1739 time: 2020-07-17 12:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71411f56aee7473864d533c3bd900faf4fd993c9bfc662f35a90d343bbcc5322Block Operator
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