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 4443428 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445475 epoch_slot_no: 17475 block_no: 4443251 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-07-18 22:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf34183407f0fe8b3f5435a7e91b046226b54e9cbc0ec2fe8fda8b8c788fdb74dBlock Operator
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