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 4441453 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4443500 epoch_slot_no: 15500 block_no: 4441276 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3090 time: 2020-07-18 11:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5237c41024400c231f0bb15d64e4cdfd998d629590d224b9dd5e97e55588afe2Block Operator
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