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 4437688 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439735 epoch_slot_no: 11735 block_no: 4437511 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1461 time: 2020-07-17 14:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76ea94fc988c15ae9523a8d2c6e10fcfdd99112b203f168bee1231454b1ab73bBlock Operator
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