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 4445644 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447691 epoch_slot_no: 19691 block_no: 4445467 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1262 time: 2020-07-19 11:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9c58ad8782fabb506b3fd180d8e23b8ea9ae3e6cca3a2164c72e1a0ba06dc33Block Operator
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