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 4446911 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448958 epoch_slot_no: 20958 block_no: 4446734 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-07-19 18:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fc73b67600cac1189b886a67ebb66c318fe4c12a8a2c10c9b4c5c2c578082a8Block Operator
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