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 4438332 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4440379 epoch_slot_no: 12379 block_no: 4438155 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1302 time: 2020-07-17 18:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x616cbcff68d1238552e02710311154bc9d0ec131bd7acba559169c9b7581973aBlock Operator
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