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 4445754 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4447801 epoch_slot_no: 19801 block_no: 4445577 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1533 time: 2020-07-19 11:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xefe0b7011367aa7469951b42ac55bb3f7c1c58f0a96f4282b335289d5b1c2945Block Operator
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