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 4445949 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4447996 epoch_slot_no: 19996 block_no: 4445772 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5504 time: 2020-07-19 12:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x401cdda56672a1d3c1dede675427be40126c1d5c7124cab71a403e2f07af2f37Block Operator
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