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 4446243 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4448290 epoch_slot_no: 20290 block_no: 4446066 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1605 time: 2020-07-19 14:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa812454a78cc544bb524e298e6336c1593f8f5a09ba7a0b2e0afc6c32858d93cBlock Operator
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