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 4444293 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446340 epoch_slot_no: 18340 block_no: 4444116 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1617 time: 2020-07-19 03:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa95598165bbff703ecb9480ae895cdc30de4daabaa041832d2a7236d67e9f9f1Block Operator
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