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 4443415 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445462 epoch_slot_no: 17462 block_no: 4443238 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5590 time: 2020-07-18 22:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbc0ed6a4c2bf53ad27fc41c64d7ada1db08e096642b236be548bc4388f42cb77Block Operator
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