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 4443155 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445202 epoch_slot_no: 17202 block_no: 4442978 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1495 time: 2020-07-18 21:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe82d6f5b7a89705fcfe53f2b9912213822bd964da986ba8998cc605a8f8a713dBlock Operator
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