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 4445176 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447223 epoch_slot_no: 19223 block_no: 4444999 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1844 time: 2020-07-19 08:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ee9f804c94539334285eddf22e7244812db63bd3163ebd012fdc64e6a5c6ebcBlock Operator
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