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 4439253 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441300 epoch_slot_no: 13300 block_no: 4439076 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2425 time: 2020-07-17 23:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac8cdca1883b804811fbdaf743d943546cc6676b3a182199e4e083f60f8cd42eBlock Operator
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