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 4440811 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4442858 epoch_slot_no: 14858 block_no: 4440634 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1790 time: 2020-07-18 08:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ab5c9cc0ce7e2e0256e1d63d3a1a5c845aeceb01930e1146b2e233d1652f20bBlock Operator
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