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 4439255 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441302 epoch_slot_no: 13302 block_no: 4439078 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2564 time: 2020-07-17 23:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20d38640d3a7e88d54b5517aabd068712775f535925b699ea42bf121086d3438Block Operator
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