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 4439141 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441188 epoch_slot_no: 13188 block_no: 4438964 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2884 time: 2020-07-17 23:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab3eb076415947b201e01ab08e3ad56c8b13d808e5fcd6c79d1626981c2511f8Block Operator
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