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 4439689 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4441736 epoch_slot_no: 13736 block_no: 4439512 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1433 time: 2020-07-18 02:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcec0a4c53b838b574ca612cf5d75bc1b5fa4b10c8d3c57d6a722376235f627cBlock Operator
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