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 4443615 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445662 epoch_slot_no: 17662 block_no: 4443438 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1974 time: 2020-07-18 23:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe0916c6e6c0ea57465d0225211d3c43daa433a945b5e1843cb7e9f2f88ba77aBlock Operator
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