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 4442712 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444759 epoch_slot_no: 16759 block_no: 4442535 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-18 18:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0acd24ea08bbbe1c679dbefa0b49501c2f76f5baa4ba20d3e3a96189dc2d5ca9Block Operator
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