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 4439427 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441474 epoch_slot_no: 13474 block_no: 4439250 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4110 time: 2020-07-18 00:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78b0bdf34791319b1defbb237c8c36516300f8af9cc0d670937061ab5014e0fBlock Operator
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