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 4445086 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447133 epoch_slot_no: 19133 block_no: 4444909 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1634 time: 2020-07-19 08:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a5cd6875652c1499a20eada6ce59deb21ccc1d3066feca9fcb5b08a63e8cfe3Block Operator
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