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 4442739 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4444786 epoch_slot_no: 16786 block_no: 4442562 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2702 time: 2020-07-18 19:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57d04f24d96c0086d8682d1848a11c314836f4f99a5059d1ef6f9c1ed910bc82Block Operator
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