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 4437828 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4439875 epoch_slot_no: 11875 block_no: 4437651 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4040 time: 2020-07-17 15:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f91a24af0b2833e99676fe667ae7e8ec565cf3a8e4c79f3f6047ce477b1287cBlock Operator
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