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 4444026 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446073 epoch_slot_no: 18073 block_no: 4443849 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-19 02:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92b8e0a1826daddbb5f59504125676352afe97b18c23986f4bb224baa33be0f2Block Operator
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