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 4437907 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4439954 epoch_slot_no: 11954 block_no: 4437730 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-17 16:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeeb7ae64d181b3de61e7459c057e2105de81c53706e0e2fc2ad097994a3cf3f2Block Operator
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