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 4444875 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4446922 epoch_slot_no: 18922 block_no: 4444698 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-19 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6571c0e21b85a0ac07dd1cc0ebac120436a409509b4048ef2ede50069eff88d5Block Operator
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