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 4444719 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4446766 epoch_slot_no: 18766 block_no: 4444542 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3094 time: 2020-07-19 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x288d972bf4109619b36c5c9be32474b4c7824ea135fece6a06867f8e2fab4622Block Operator
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