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 4445768 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4447815 epoch_slot_no: 19815 block_no: 4445591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1090 time: 2020-07-19 11:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22448198e26bc8f991706741c23d9f23e1c425cf6365d2111361cca9a00ef1dfBlock Operator
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