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 4443765 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445812 epoch_slot_no: 17812 block_no: 4443588 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2531 time: 2020-07-19 00:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe013c0189cf4e131dd87324f2ef6889d235e2869bfe91f8387e0c003c8a763b6Block Operator
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