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 4446484 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448531 epoch_slot_no: 20531 block_no: 4446307 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-07-19 15:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a4f6c48630a25363933121f31102d1ccb5507c808a98d0f58c731ca07a47be7Block Operator
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