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 4440615 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442662 epoch_slot_no: 14662 block_no: 4440438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1862 time: 2020-07-18 07:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x505305959490618479a5b6efedf19b6228fe341b13acb6c3ddb409f429b0e1b1Block Operator
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