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 4437596 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4439643 epoch_slot_no: 11643 block_no: 4437419 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2144 time: 2020-07-17 14:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d057390fcb24b83953c7531dddf3a096549c983bf8568d7c0e760a981f5c82Block Operator
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