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 4438078 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4440125 epoch_slot_no: 12125 block_no: 4437901 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-17 17:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdfa1956e5fb7a016732b875a3e6f7fb3ad57d1f72220cfc22474fe7338d2fb3Block Operator
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