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 4448021 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450068 epoch_slot_no: 468 block_no: 4447844 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3517 time: 2020-07-20 00:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6cee651428667eaec9d5e7135a4c7a7e6336e8729dc50727bdfb24eacce8a4e9Block Operator
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