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 4446881 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448928 epoch_slot_no: 20928 block_no: 4446704 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 872 time: 2020-07-19 18:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e5d67ff44979c92bad61e6a9b87e69310a6d4845457354d9aa51b5841898bb4Block Operator
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