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 4448196 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4450243 epoch_slot_no: 643 block_no: 4448019 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3567 time: 2020-07-20 01:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd0ee8978926acf6f79eb19b2038a3d6e8bd5f3a61c0649a392d4be461e73302Block Operator
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