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 4445591 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4447638 epoch_slot_no: 19638 block_no: 4445414 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3063 time: 2020-07-19 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f935bc927ea9171ec1ad42ec4253e6e85b8c01b7de22f6d1102dca44ad9e075Block Operator
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