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 4441947 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4443994 epoch_slot_no: 15994 block_no: 4441770 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2168 time: 2020-07-18 14:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c951c0044bea91dac4ed286774b2f1602c5665969a0a0504859c7edb2b0b30Block Operator
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