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 4440284 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4442331 epoch_slot_no: 14331 block_no: 4440107 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2020-07-18 05:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa91b59724f0c4ea69c78ef30ba9d4e1d2e618260ab5ff5d44a88b31fd43f3095Block Operator
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