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 4441721 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443768 epoch_slot_no: 15768 block_no: 4441544 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1143 time: 2020-07-18 13:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x791afe4dca47e596b10b2dbd1108f5b4a329f855a33b8bf8932f9f6d6009a1fbBlock Operator
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