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 4446578 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448625 epoch_slot_no: 20625 block_no: 4446401 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4582 time: 2020-07-19 16:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb4cbe0dcd4c3c01d5f9411ed0cef93f3fac0af17881d8a7c15dab36a691cd16Block Operator
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