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 4439513 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4441560 epoch_slot_no: 13560 block_no: 4439336 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4211 time: 2020-07-18 01:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e8cfe12e2f9a0c4a7c920628814d2841c14ea36000871e927a8ea8eb3fe72dcBlock Operator
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