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 4439119 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441166 epoch_slot_no: 13166 block_no: 4438942 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2741 time: 2020-07-17 22:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0299a2af93c39fd0312a801eb31e66fefe7981cec782b9373ed036315555be7cBlock Operator
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