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 4443850 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445897 epoch_slot_no: 17897 block_no: 4443673 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1597 time: 2020-07-19 01:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x27323e7d5b8c9cc376f037a1b171bdb9ef480546c755ca78d3709cd2c2b655bbBlock Operator
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