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 4437496 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439543 epoch_slot_no: 11543 block_no: 4437319 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4889 time: 2020-07-17 13:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x869d5f8b0f9c6f9e4b8d2a35b137df9d17611169c78cd562662493f52d99fd1dBlock Operator
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