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 4437840 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439887 epoch_slot_no: 11887 block_no: 4437663 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1858 time: 2020-07-17 15:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd67c4cc0ef89f606e12e3d3b063abc642ae45aa5e667af38f4a381e2052331a1Block Operator
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