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 4440303 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442350 epoch_slot_no: 14350 block_no: 4440126 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2471 time: 2020-07-18 05:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34dd19561a4746aa99a3abf3466a7de90bfe3141fe125c87bc1183394ce41b2cBlock Operator
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