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 4447598 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4449645 epoch_slot_no: 45 block_no: 4447421 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2684 time: 2020-07-19 21:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48cadf105264d97a073d9dab20ca6bc66e9a900c5a510e0176d6dd52e3a114e2Block Operator
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