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 4439178 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441225 epoch_slot_no: 13225 block_no: 4439001 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3089 time: 2020-07-17 23:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e22bb7b8fc94ac2e220b729f6fe41aa20836c828409d7b53d0a9b77fb4d5b9bBlock Operator
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