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 4440414 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4442461 epoch_slot_no: 14461 block_no: 4440237 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-18 06:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71161a2dd353b22ea825d565e073a24a3dd76c31b77baec72a8ddbacc8b3dd9eBlock Operator
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