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 4444137 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446184 epoch_slot_no: 18184 block_no: 4443960 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1388 time: 2020-07-19 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb34d9a10f832550363cd3ee81c66ae66103ba5a2b2c00364865ab3f6be6036Block Operator
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