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 4437633 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4439680 epoch_slot_no: 11680 block_no: 4437456 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1015 time: 2020-07-17 14:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd13bb339082a516569e7b0b81c8a64c4bcaec57b27322fd2e6e4dda0e33e6e6dBlock Operator
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