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 4448736 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450783 epoch_slot_no: 1183 block_no: 4448559 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1515 time: 2020-07-20 04:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x150104ad42a59dedf1e70b56f786539a40296e60b6863b932d19d5fdc063e7f5Block Operator
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