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 4441322 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443369 epoch_slot_no: 15369 block_no: 4441145 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2829 time: 2020-07-18 11:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20e70a1ddbc877764621248903d8c2e6cbe47428bcd8096a7c1b5badd8af3779Block Operator
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