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 4437634 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4439681 epoch_slot_no: 11681 block_no: 4437457 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2396 time: 2020-07-17 14:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdd3d45e10a5c3847426ab2d89b8dfa01dcd0eec68f4e53f31920c96b6dbf229Block Operator
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