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 4437597 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439644 epoch_slot_no: 11644 block_no: 4437420 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5016 time: 2020-07-17 14:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2870584186fdaed833db12d86af68cba62f6f63e07dd4373a724e37822913eafBlock Operator
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