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 4444077 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446124 epoch_slot_no: 18124 block_no: 4443900 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1749 time: 2020-07-19 02:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1bcf7ae63dcb075a4e3cfb66427f81364d4d063c64b5c0506927dd4f01666b3Block Operator
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