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 4446448 Details
Epoch: 205 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4448495 epoch_slot_no: 20495 block_no: 4446271 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1634 time: 2020-07-19 15:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8970b8ae6131c0bcdef9bedab2ecba0a3b18e94c8b8625692656d52e51d80883Block Operator
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