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 4442274 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444321 epoch_slot_no: 16321 block_no: 4442097 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1200 time: 2020-07-18 16:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27f5e1201a3ec3bce1982f61db1710688b49cbaef1a0869748fdac1e317106b2Block Operator
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