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 4441914 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4443961 epoch_slot_no: 15961 block_no: 4441737 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4212 time: 2020-07-18 14:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cacae9871b72076ce6352d17e7bec128131305f5f18d2355de9df3b72b1a89Block Operator
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