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 4446396 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4448443 epoch_slot_no: 20443 block_no: 4446219 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2683 time: 2020-07-19 15:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1d41f1c53233426d392d9c26e969201ab47f54ef616d00e2566cf0e8499515e2Block Operator
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