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 4446263 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4448310 epoch_slot_no: 20310 block_no: 4446086 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-19 14:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xca5d257ebcf38a6eb307f9fab4fdc7320fe9ec5246c9e73fb8a39353ed3df94aBlock Operator
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