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 4443750 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445797 epoch_slot_no: 17797 block_no: 4443573 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2220 time: 2020-07-19 00:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02c8a9a649071caea06c2b6400e51ca50736b50cc0e4865d6b1f2b3758f40b0aBlock Operator
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