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 4443532 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4445579 epoch_slot_no: 17579 block_no: 4443355 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2155 time: 2020-07-18 23:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1b3adcb04a6fbcb28124fa390ed15a8f759ef035d3c99e9c1da7c65de9a0147Block Operator
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