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 4444543 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4446590 epoch_slot_no: 18590 block_no: 4444366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2401 time: 2020-07-19 05:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2e4e93a39eb1a0d9f26ea358267002577f02a46f01fad082a3bf3f12be88c8fBlock Operator
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