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 4441092 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443139 epoch_slot_no: 15139 block_no: 4440915 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-07-18 09:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ee78a77f7bf622c733eb8a9ce5586ab812a589ac3bc547d5e82cf6e04fb3eaBlock Operator
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