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 4444269 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446316 epoch_slot_no: 18316 block_no: 4444092 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1682 time: 2020-07-19 03:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafaccfca44b763773e53297812c8917fe22df7ae6eebf998ff6b3ef6a1e3be8cBlock Operator
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