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 4445463 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447510 epoch_slot_no: 19510 block_no: 4445286 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2351 time: 2020-07-19 10:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcbbf4b9798e9c88db6e0ee667f45a56609f5b28fe6b5d02e43f0b3ed931fd3e5Block Operator
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