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 4444017 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446064 epoch_slot_no: 18064 block_no: 4443840 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1102 time: 2020-07-19 02:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0847d4f29ae21e96342d5f8de3456e18143063cf2bb94574e1e20485fb3c3949Block Operator
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