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 4442923 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4444970 epoch_slot_no: 16970 block_no: 4442746 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1885 time: 2020-07-18 20:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x077b84df3a3158bf28f04dc26a28a0362a630a2a4626dbbcd343a5914fc36710Block Operator
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