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 4442844 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4444891 epoch_slot_no: 16891 block_no: 4442667 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1200 time: 2020-07-18 19:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10ecb383ce7c4c97d846d69a604264cb2efc794678adf9edb76638144a6d0d72Block Operator
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