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 4441809 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4443856 epoch_slot_no: 15856 block_no: 4441632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5125 time: 2020-07-18 13:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b003f36836cfdf5086405474bb681685b2f4b5f80624a1fdd424d067f4eb10cBlock Operator
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