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 4439630 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441677 epoch_slot_no: 13677 block_no: 4439453 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1314 time: 2020-07-18 01:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcce70400e07e223b017e7ed293a2ea1e61e68125c84bc972e298163969f5753eBlock Operator
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