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 4444911 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446958 epoch_slot_no: 18958 block_no: 4444734 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1499 time: 2020-07-19 07:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fb01201fb464f2d77872003bf3ed8ee9754baca5d421e6efd2428de5c27437fBlock Operator
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