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 4446126 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4448173 epoch_slot_no: 20173 block_no: 4445949 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5273 time: 2020-07-19 13:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f005e757de7410a694f9e2388ff2e413f6d5a8d1aa71e4c049754d307e28a63Block Operator
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