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 4442462 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444509 epoch_slot_no: 16509 block_no: 4442285 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-07-18 17:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x608b6c82b3abf31bb96ab51125299905ea2225bdeacf7449f5d3f0872d837b38Block Operator
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