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 4443684 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445731 epoch_slot_no: 17731 block_no: 4443507 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1483 time: 2020-07-19 00:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff7e7f8462b69a4daeee0d5ffc87ef5f8fd52b2978c60a6570b10983bbccf20aBlock Operator
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