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 4444404 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4446451 epoch_slot_no: 18451 block_no: 4444227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3373 time: 2020-07-19 04:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee002b7cba44d44c0ad8f91abf40486ae9a15f0d9863a1d1b695ff46e1855d64Block Operator
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