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 4437957 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4440004 epoch_slot_no: 12004 block_no: 4437780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-17 16:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a1ce61bcabbe224f5c3b22d5aa1b8762fb73e42177823ba6fd559b1f14b70d7Block Operator
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