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 4440195 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4442242 epoch_slot_no: 14242 block_no: 4440018 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3881 time: 2020-07-18 04:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x999a53426c389dd6ec68fc320a545ed188b32f93ccffdaceb9a3ffde49676c8dBlock Operator
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