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 4441989 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4444036 epoch_slot_no: 16036 block_no: 4441812 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4283 time: 2020-07-18 14:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x50be3ddd9dc454cff5d339fdfd4049455190056781ef0bce6b8cd618b24b8c2aBlock Operator
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