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 4444957 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447004 epoch_slot_no: 19004 block_no: 4444780 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2000 time: 2020-07-19 07:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7cb264a61b281a3353d58aee1a069c2fe071f4b330937dd9db64f497fcb146dBlock Operator
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