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 4444689 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4446736 epoch_slot_no: 18736 block_no: 4444512 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1825 time: 2020-07-19 05:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cd3ac9e31190b6224be15dd11958787ed96f3234ccd87cf5a1a9a6b5e295472Block Operator
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