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 4444427 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446474 epoch_slot_no: 18474 block_no: 4444250 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-19 04:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a4df5d1e6ebfeff0b63a1f1dba9ae8206db68ad3bfbf45cd9e85b8f14469933Block Operator
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