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 4440344 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4442391 epoch_slot_no: 14391 block_no: 4440167 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-07-18 05:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1745106bf486a3df4cc19df1fa33832ed8152cdb82df2e4e7e8d742a4cfb8759Block Operator
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