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 4437852 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4439899 epoch_slot_no: 11899 block_no: 4437675 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1574 time: 2020-07-17 15:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x21b3cb68b51b8b37236288afd6744c565a082f781096bdaa1f5cfef5d895c4c5Block Operator
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