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 4442588 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444635 epoch_slot_no: 16635 block_no: 4442411 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2484 time: 2020-07-18 18:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b3e74965ba8b568106d29d9ca3f92d695a8af6d4a6041a57eeabeacc5c0ff5Block Operator
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