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 4448733 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4450780 epoch_slot_no: 1180 block_no: 4448556 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2828 time: 2020-07-20 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c54aa4cb985c3ddf091e33ed938fe7f79e5cdc05f3b119936a422b3f6c6e781Block Operator
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