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 4444264 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446311 epoch_slot_no: 18311 block_no: 4444087 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-19 03:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52ad9ba2057bffdb76dacdddce615034c73cfaa0618b5feb0b1efb3cc8ba2ef2Block Operator
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