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 4441531 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4443578 epoch_slot_no: 15578 block_no: 4441354 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3099 time: 2020-07-18 12:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4785a6be841fd18b4898ced1b5bbf4858f1c48d1a3c35431e8f0d7551a912cbfBlock Operator
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