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 4439314 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441361 epoch_slot_no: 13361 block_no: 4439137 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2269 time: 2020-07-17 23:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27e6e53246982cc3a533b45830edbd6819ed62aa460ba90d0f995350cf363ad9Block Operator
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