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 4443508 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4445555 epoch_slot_no: 17555 block_no: 4443331 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2647 time: 2020-07-18 23:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33802cf792bc0f3cc1063d55dd5a2454dd13bf7d66ff8ff13305690715ede185Block Operator
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