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 4440456 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442503 epoch_slot_no: 14503 block_no: 4440279 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1918 time: 2020-07-18 06:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5eb4164fdb85b4a31fc405ac68df51f47dcdd3ba0ef95e965138940b6b79aa64Block Operator
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