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 4441156 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4443203 epoch_slot_no: 15203 block_no: 4440979 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1323 time: 2020-07-18 10:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb6caa3f4af9417d91bca88712aa3e8e901e908f5d2f8d2404a2601c0b101521Block Operator
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