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 4439482 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441529 epoch_slot_no: 13529 block_no: 4439305 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6141 time: 2020-07-18 00:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4c503aafb9958c243ee1e3ec3b8b90a848cde0dc01f58f02236b529f9c55caeBlock Operator
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