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 4446343 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4448390 epoch_slot_no: 20390 block_no: 4446166 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1930 time: 2020-07-19 15:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x032344fd600424c12f5d78d6462e8360b0b042015e47604a39c4549f2d1cd1cbBlock Operator
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