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 4442407 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444454 epoch_slot_no: 16454 block_no: 4442230 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2985 time: 2020-07-18 17:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e5035f20c592b4cda1687b8a48240fa5d12df9b727adba909e61c4af8e0817eBlock Operator
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