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 4441800 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4443847 epoch_slot_no: 15847 block_no: 4441623 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2741 time: 2020-07-18 13:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1d3f981d267268ea76ba9ca3d5f5489e0d0213ab6c1f16244b30103b51cb22dBlock Operator
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