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 4442690 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444737 epoch_slot_no: 16737 block_no: 4442513 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4217 time: 2020-07-18 18:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13075e6239353266504790b7b7432046346d7e97aa7036a82b27bf1d1a74b086Block Operator
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