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 4440003 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442050 epoch_slot_no: 14050 block_no: 4439826 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-07-18 03:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x553846b21a6e77e0678a9ff2a0ff789c99207a750b316403dcce4206d7cbf1d3Block Operator
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