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 4440507 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442554 epoch_slot_no: 14554 block_no: 4440330 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1790 time: 2020-07-18 06:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x325e17168e87bb424858362c7dff0978638db93ac69b60fbc17b44d67bc1591aBlock Operator
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