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 4440392 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4442439 epoch_slot_no: 14439 block_no: 4440215 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2197 time: 2020-07-18 05:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9d42b95647cccaecfc5ba81bda280e51a72f00bb6c5c2457f716fc2baf59869Block Operator
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