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 4443637 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445684 epoch_slot_no: 17684 block_no: 4443460 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2219 time: 2020-07-18 23:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5056d495aaa98bbbf0709f87b4082d0902083464048404b33c14d1efffd38862Block Operator
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