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 4443172 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445219 epoch_slot_no: 17219 block_no: 4442995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2135 time: 2020-07-18 21:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2494f9139301bbcbbafce512b9e5fd010282163cb7e2f9daee4f106a61ff81f6Block Operator
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