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 4438210 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4440257 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4438033 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3046 time: 2020-07-17 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x24fcd73dff2c64b3871a73f805b3fe211af73aef31aa9ffa1d2b6e6d1464bf9bBlock Operator
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