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 4449039 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4451086 epoch_slot_no: 1486 block_no: 4448862 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3513 time: 2020-07-20 06:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x846fec2e0e3dac37b5b23d2f596db0a3ea4d171208dee55e8f1a47a3673f48efBlock Operator
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