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 4445617 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447664 epoch_slot_no: 19664 block_no: 4445440 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2915 time: 2020-07-19 10:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ad9cae4140fe5e4534390fe915f8c9cd2765ed6f5753e3d1be121ace9755ba7Block Operator
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