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 4442057 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444104 epoch_slot_no: 16104 block_no: 4441880 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1377 time: 2020-07-18 15:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc496142a8fd2837d8cc7cd1f73288340fdc5d07160f5f03f69d183a4ff8d76dBlock Operator
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