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 4441099 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443146 epoch_slot_no: 15146 block_no: 4440922 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-18 09:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeb0a7ee70689833515771b0cababb3a7aba85d5703157d5f0f3e738edc4fa20Block Operator
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