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 4443670 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445717 epoch_slot_no: 17717 block_no: 4443493 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2422 time: 2020-07-19 00:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48961dff2b536c4cdf0b6d949e73b6b4a48f1c77eae04b5ca0c82d774d2661f2Block Operator
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