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 4446707 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4448754 epoch_slot_no: 20754 block_no: 4446530 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2702 time: 2020-07-19 17:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x718bef0ae3968f22cb4bcdc9a3e4e757586d610b0aad782c0a3b064b8d6c4997Block Operator
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