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 4443618 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445665 epoch_slot_no: 17665 block_no: 4443441 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1380 time: 2020-07-18 23:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd3fca47a2e1f3a929148dca5ca75b6278bf7f53a58a2b64c30abae3f2d5cdb3Block Operator
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