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 4446154 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4448201 epoch_slot_no: 20201 block_no: 4445977 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4077 time: 2020-07-19 13:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2d171f275dc332735902a05c93daecbecc2275cd5f2d254202fe663cefefc25Block Operator
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