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 4438325 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4440372 epoch_slot_no: 12372 block_no: 4438148 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4150 time: 2020-07-17 18:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6be04ebe04f5734f8bd36482ad5b2093e3a83933c04de3e6d07bcd063507f3a3Block Operator
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