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 4442889 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4444936 epoch_slot_no: 16936 block_no: 4442712 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3884 time: 2020-07-18 19:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5859b5b2d75059d78c83a458ad30aaa0237eb2eaf75ea29f9c7fb5c0d1825bdaBlock Operator
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