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 4442332 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444379 epoch_slot_no: 16379 block_no: 4442155 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-18 16:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf56ab5423c25034b23a8983dd85be92f275a60f818dceae6a147df48720f5d7dBlock Operator
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