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 4444899 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446946 epoch_slot_no: 18946 block_no: 4444722 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-19 07:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe1c839d18c32b1a5f22524c903a2e9028c34044ea6a1c84e4970047cf67aef0Block Operator
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