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 4442554 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444601 epoch_slot_no: 16601 block_no: 4442377 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2480 time: 2020-07-18 17:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ef908f9d93ce51e530805483c4c94b4595403a860e2f0d1aee0a249c1cf9265Block Operator
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