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 4448995 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4451042 epoch_slot_no: 1442 block_no: 4448818 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2060 time: 2020-07-20 05:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x206422bcff0131aac889961fc3ddd8c60268d744369360e6a02b8a077fb0c5b1Block Operator
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