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 4444934 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4446981 epoch_slot_no: 18981 block_no: 4444757 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1777 time: 2020-07-19 07:11:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98a22fba27fc41c44db9b32e0f96e3d70495b5302da1e23d203021db6fd00499Block Operator
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