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 4446669 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4448716 epoch_slot_no: 20716 block_no: 4446492 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3731 time: 2020-07-19 16:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05fc1d09f9e1e3e0d094f7eb930d8d52438b7ff4a34cc9eddc78b9b20473ea18Block Operator
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