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 4443643 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445690 epoch_slot_no: 17690 block_no: 4443466 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1605 time: 2020-07-19 00:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdb7e79445b2a3711e0f6b69ae978481d6beaaf82bc2f5dfc57005422ec07205Block Operator
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