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 4444863 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446910 epoch_slot_no: 18910 block_no: 4444686 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1274 time: 2020-07-19 06:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4320dfa62ea02894a6265e94c791486789fbc8cac038b95cdc191e48c7eb973bBlock Operator
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