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 4438709 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4440756 epoch_slot_no: 12756 block_no: 4438532 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4668 time: 2020-07-17 20:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d74508c4337dca0502c41549395f6e596e6dd03073355e3e62e03d694ae85e6Block Operator
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