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 4446969 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4449016 epoch_slot_no: 21016 block_no: 4446792 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-07-19 18:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x931762f800490c7a2cfc0128d5a643660b200b48a53d7640c1cce1b960aa4e49Block Operator
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