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 4446017 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448064 epoch_slot_no: 20064 block_no: 4445840 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-07-19 13:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x594510cc3b2103811fe5c8486f499617344b6a37caa5b7f7ec2ec87740bced32Block Operator
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