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 4438918 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4440965 epoch_slot_no: 12965 block_no: 4438741 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2563 time: 2020-07-17 21:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8d5c8d40506ef76d8b81c893dae50eee0dd3c254cf42cd41d4869b18ea6143cBlock Operator
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