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 4441814 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4443861 epoch_slot_no: 15861 block_no: 4441637 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2252 time: 2020-07-18 13:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9594e079b60570dd85c50d7ba98c80afb25fa85771290e82aa0f1f38e3236db4Block Operator
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