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 4439239 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441286 epoch_slot_no: 13286 block_no: 4439062 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1794 time: 2020-07-17 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33b255dce95373c119ea0831ac1d6c594a5d6703550a93a64ee8549c5eb1e910Block Operator
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