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 4441179 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443226 epoch_slot_no: 15226 block_no: 4441002 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1168 time: 2020-07-18 10:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe838020abb1d1fac951cb0ec2c7caee26a8efd37cac273f76f90752b50212cdeBlock Operator
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