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 4441223 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4443270 epoch_slot_no: 15270 block_no: 4441046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3964 time: 2020-07-18 10:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa1a5fd46c0e75611f6a9f9518ab2a0b2ad09a5ab2731d7c05dfaa9a22f3b79aBlock Operator
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