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 4444453 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4446500 epoch_slot_no: 18500 block_no: 4444276 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2155 time: 2020-07-19 04:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x958ab7b31b37f9e7211b371544580d24d3136e3c9f0a3040ad8ccd04fa33c80fBlock Operator
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