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 4441189 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4443236 epoch_slot_no: 15236 block_no: 4441012 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 4486 time: 2020-07-18 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7eab51752bf27a0e4ab26190d2a3e0dc5f81dcdb1c2b6152da1f6b3222e8d47fBlock Operator
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