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 4443857 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4445904 epoch_slot_no: 17904 block_no: 4443680 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1269 time: 2020-07-19 01:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a6b4da78d78a2c1b44619108d1edb09996aea1e387d63a3fa784f98c1a53a03Block Operator
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