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 4443118 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445165 epoch_slot_no: 17165 block_no: 4442941 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1614 time: 2020-07-18 21:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf91c0b762ee86ca0a6e76e5691d7e31afd325cdf80d29747ab91a3ab25348a03Block Operator
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