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 4441220 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443267 epoch_slot_no: 15267 block_no: 4441043 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1502 time: 2020-07-18 10:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6db2db986cce6c01af75607c00a4ec91efe8c6836d2866e0f4a806e8a8bd04aeBlock Operator
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