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 4444473 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4446520 epoch_slot_no: 18520 block_no: 4444296 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1963 time: 2020-07-19 04:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd65721d1d12609bac441ce40c0e202ef0791433907d0b67e07f718ba0e498ebBlock Operator
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