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 4441108 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4443155 epoch_slot_no: 15155 block_no: 4440931 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2166 time: 2020-07-18 09:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x236063665fd29a9c66448948e0a0e3a45cb77dc717eb378cb0c1bdee961ba7d9Block Operator
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