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 4442029 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444076 epoch_slot_no: 16076 block_no: 4441852 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 925 time: 2020-07-18 15:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cace6dff10d6afe6751335781c82080147f45c18a1924dfaa6b2dfcb0b6b4f4Block Operator
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