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 4438599 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4440646 epoch_slot_no: 12646 block_no: 4438422 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-17 20:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x849bec5e002e6fe342ca081b535acafba6a6803e1cfdc64edd1ce0ae1c6ef0b7Block Operator
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