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 4444963 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4447010 epoch_slot_no: 19010 block_no: 4444786 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5117 time: 2020-07-19 07:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b0f21fb091095f81a1b221f6f16440e35656981ae28e05615ef479245deb2b7Block Operator
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