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 4444312 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446359 epoch_slot_no: 18359 block_no: 4444135 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1324 time: 2020-07-19 03:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d6727657dbf558c61a1b6cbf14c40e29c60b189942a463abb7929a444e59f0eBlock Operator
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