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 4437602 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439649 epoch_slot_no: 11649 block_no: 4437425 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1466 time: 2020-07-17 14:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f2f5be79bce7e13429ffa26844e0090ad4eeae784fb8a03334acf74b5ed81d3Block Operator
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