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 4438569 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4440616 epoch_slot_no: 12616 block_no: 4438392 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3517 time: 2020-07-17 19:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2c2ef4d8e4d195267cd845c1ff974d18f645dcac391fd5aa6c8289b94cca526Block Operator
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