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 4445238 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447285 epoch_slot_no: 19285 block_no: 4445061 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2449 time: 2020-07-19 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x85c6afd5bc386fdb6aa422d853286ba033ff27177a3df56d99dd5022a641ca04Block Operator
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