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 4446457 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4448504 epoch_slot_no: 20504 block_no: 4446280 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4010 time: 2020-07-19 15:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01063ac8ee7dcd0de1cd7265126a0c5bb6344c90b7c340d18b3cf38cb76896ebBlock Operator
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