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 4440342 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4442389 epoch_slot_no: 14389 block_no: 4440165 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3071 time: 2020-07-18 05:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f35887354199f63bced94f89620c91448ab2dc49a5933810099e3673583df35Block Operator
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