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 4439016 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441063 epoch_slot_no: 13063 block_no: 4438839 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 962 time: 2020-07-17 22:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f0f4b79bff6f9b4e7c377067715d9d49e65f90d9412e2f628d3741baa3af3e2Block Operator
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