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 4439198 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441245 epoch_slot_no: 13245 block_no: 4439021 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2844 time: 2020-07-17 23:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01484d9c72b1e12d9b29d0d86bcef1cf4d7e9fe0d6b83dd581d6a3d70ccf3ea7Block Operator
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