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 4440669 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442716 epoch_slot_no: 14716 block_no: 4440492 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2811 time: 2020-07-18 07:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc540ad560973198705bb1c937ff102e0da4d8441d39cd9b4658dcf4e95e3b5a3Block Operator
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