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 4439421 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441468 epoch_slot_no: 13468 block_no: 4439244 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1102 time: 2020-07-18 00:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e3124f2dd962f6837e99b05d7ba8d16f9ff68b7c2052a964d3a5b868040561cBlock Operator
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