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 4449037 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451084 epoch_slot_no: 1484 block_no: 4448860 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1836 time: 2020-07-20 05:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93656922aa30b88edaf507786585bccece0b4ac9a41e211b0b29c1f2a4f483aeBlock Operator
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