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 4441470 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4443517 epoch_slot_no: 15517 block_no: 4441293 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4251 time: 2020-07-18 11:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58780e5e493d5d7535fbc259f775bbe7630dd5c23e7e4151ffce0b25e8ad59a7Block Operator
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