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 4443112 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445159 epoch_slot_no: 17159 block_no: 4442935 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2005 time: 2020-07-18 21:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc871e5eaa70cd24a0087693f962c6c1fcfff14bd052b0b82f9b8210faa7acac8Block Operator
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