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 4445716 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447763 epoch_slot_no: 19763 block_no: 4445539 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2685 time: 2020-07-19 11:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5a06b51da5a58c7c403e94759324940880bc8d3ad0d7ab39560ec7d26be4f3a5Block Operator
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