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 4442890 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444937 epoch_slot_no: 16937 block_no: 4442713 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2513 time: 2020-07-18 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18c09a7df96753885891eee02bcb36b6eb360fb4b2b7878be5984b732597a71eBlock Operator
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