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 4445413 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447460 epoch_slot_no: 19460 block_no: 4445236 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-19 09:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fa0a45755cff74ad4b3526a0b1ae4e3e74f8afcfb50837c9797979ea3308d9eBlock Operator
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