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 4441256 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443303 epoch_slot_no: 15303 block_no: 4441079 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 929 time: 2020-07-18 10:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0908e69171167763f140575d0a851c4608290f9c5b18df160d767ad3fd1b0fc8Block Operator
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