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 4448972 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451019 epoch_slot_no: 1419 block_no: 4448795 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-20 05:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf58e4333dd08d4005f615b586410238563f5b33337089bb4d8d658e9f7e20895Block Operator
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