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 4446303 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4448350 epoch_slot_no: 20350 block_no: 4446126 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1446 time: 2020-07-19 14:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x756b8b520cf05932565e917056f1135b9d03d74fa4101d74db19ba5fdbb07e76Block Operator
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