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 4438689 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4440736 epoch_slot_no: 12736 block_no: 4438512 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3408 time: 2020-07-17 20:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846d267828c787a72b762878f5c3578c1176bb0ae9335230c9b9b73d1b7f1bcfBlock Operator
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