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 4440246 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442293 epoch_slot_no: 14293 block_no: 4440069 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1610 time: 2020-07-18 05:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b31b78c545829fc9d0af0c8b4a402acd777b5e1bed8eb1e847acd40eafa7f97Block Operator
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