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 4438106 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4440153 epoch_slot_no: 12153 block_no: 4437929 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1262 time: 2020-07-17 17:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb46ace15df4498eb249d0c7ac16583cf6f9034c1ce8b23892b3b9ee25b6c9e2Block Operator
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