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 4448194 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4450241 epoch_slot_no: 641 block_no: 4448017 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3257 time: 2020-07-20 01:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0540bf621246bb902c02a6bdd27d68e05149b0bbb3cb7e33d41fd1a7cb9a1f3Block Operator
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