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 4439487 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441534 epoch_slot_no: 13534 block_no: 4439310 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1452 time: 2020-07-18 00:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44ca460da39ed2d7f5f9c19f432c7c148c4796f0399b6df75aaeaf9e43a26cccBlock Operator
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