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 4439449 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4441496 epoch_slot_no: 13496 block_no: 4439272 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2575 time: 2020-07-18 00:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03187f33af7445bcdd27e040d8324222483965dbc367a2a97f6ed496a97e1bdbBlock Operator
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