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 4445210 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447257 epoch_slot_no: 19257 block_no: 4445033 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2882 time: 2020-07-19 08:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda752fabe1a2e6a1c931f47500530aa6b22348a1ccf6b58df3fcf67ab305e189Block Operator
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