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 4442012 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444059 epoch_slot_no: 16059 block_no: 4441835 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2907 time: 2020-07-18 14:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15a7d41d620935d7fd86aee45f76625b0f9dd6bed63ed2e0791a33fda3b5087fBlock Operator
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