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 4442604 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444651 epoch_slot_no: 16651 block_no: 4442427 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3551 time: 2020-07-18 18:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc24aebf29e54d14fc508859347b7da278440d437c7392d4baff658d3758178deBlock Operator
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