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 4445461 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447508 epoch_slot_no: 19508 block_no: 4445284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1462 time: 2020-07-19 10:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c7d72cecc0c7cfc0fc2d6886f9445f49bd2b1c2ba229eb0ceeb4758d29d97d6Block Operator
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