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 4444732 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446779 epoch_slot_no: 18779 block_no: 4444555 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2000 time: 2020-07-19 06:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ce3c473378adf87e527a36aefcb254603c18a0dd87331f6d8deda5a1c33066Block Operator
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