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 4438321 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4440368 epoch_slot_no: 12368 block_no: 4438144 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1689 time: 2020-07-17 18:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb15de80ff0fa71fab5a135928cbfe7c91d1072e5d433127478dc0ba34db8ed6dBlock Operator
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