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 4444238 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4446285 epoch_slot_no: 18285 block_no: 4444061 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2526 time: 2020-07-19 03:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19e685e96068d17e6f8a6087f1159f70dce657ff599ee92819cc4d47e85edea7Block Operator
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