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 4445056 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447103 epoch_slot_no: 19103 block_no: 4444879 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1448 time: 2020-07-19 07:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93354d059f749e65a9557336d1a6d4cd70689a76344e3b2b954c70640685b099Block Operator
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