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 4439442 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441489 epoch_slot_no: 13489 block_no: 4439265 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1950 time: 2020-07-18 00:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bfbeb7f3290570c9e7936d0d066c78c26b8118aa608cf58f81459f3b29dcceaBlock Operator
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