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 4445559 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447606 epoch_slot_no: 19606 block_no: 4445382 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1175 time: 2020-07-19 10:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x628a421128a9d264ec270d6bc8df90e4ce96ce715ffac1ff8d8267a3673ba2efBlock Operator
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