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 4439627 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441674 epoch_slot_no: 13674 block_no: 4439450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1175 time: 2020-07-18 01:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3fe5ac38b0f25a05fbed748d608a1f0f7f8dc62cb5239d8ce3990af778c7bd1Block Operator
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