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 4441506 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4443553 epoch_slot_no: 15553 block_no: 4441329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-18 12:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14adeaf08b75b1979364ea9b8ac951edcb4e88728f2766d9b809f09a90eaedb3Block Operator
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