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 4444651 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4446698 epoch_slot_no: 18698 block_no: 4444474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-19 05:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c62c2853e5fc50a88df7429e8b8904ec10ed2ebaae4c5b5c998a41922e341a6Block Operator
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