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 4445127 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447174 epoch_slot_no: 19174 block_no: 4444950 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2447 time: 2020-07-19 08:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25ed3a6f74ddeb0c83d99c8261c9ddd3aea39bed74a930b2bb2f0c5ec6c53450Block Operator
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