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 4440982 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443029 epoch_slot_no: 15029 block_no: 4440805 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3297 time: 2020-07-18 09:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd218e586b543daf6a8aa23b4edd1a347e430322ad4784b52510889e0d9bedd1fBlock Operator
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