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 4440866 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4442913 epoch_slot_no: 14913 block_no: 4440689 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1594 time: 2020-07-18 08:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4c609ec551ef43a4cc521c1cb7fcbdb35bdee0c7526c5e73c65aa689c855b5dBlock Operator
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