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 4438085 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4440132 epoch_slot_no: 12132 block_no: 4437908 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 905 time: 2020-07-17 17:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e57537b9676fee302d283bec195ff3e8188e0841b0713a3f3c32cea9e39c6cBlock Operator
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