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 4443825 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4445872 epoch_slot_no: 17872 block_no: 4443648 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1882 time: 2020-07-19 01:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8765f9eec2a9b4d269705e6f2ceb16e3b54204568df01a06f85d15bc77bd322aBlock Operator
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