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 4439263 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441310 epoch_slot_no: 13310 block_no: 4439086 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2433 time: 2020-07-17 23:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73f243cb71723e3f0fe30a4c7f12593ee5a079c761a37ec1fa445172f7d5fc9aBlock Operator
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