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 4439242 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441289 epoch_slot_no: 13289 block_no: 4439065 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2720 time: 2020-07-17 23:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef3beec4f7c46a18a96927fb274142f1f51621643605972d81d1c3a7c38e1932Block Operator
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