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 4446307 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448354 epoch_slot_no: 20354 block_no: 4446130 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2879 time: 2020-07-19 14:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x227f0d37097137418e8b624ac03c521d504a86aa6a8b8fbe095a5f7055d76748Block Operator
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