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 4437273 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4439320 epoch_slot_no: 11320 block_no: 4437096 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3933 time: 2020-07-17 12:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36ca6c40ad11ab82a78b85979b890b1ba7bf6ae774fcb269c3bad00b255f9000Block Operator
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