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 4448031 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450078 epoch_slot_no: 478 block_no: 4447854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2237 time: 2020-07-20 00:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4621a6bb3fadaf007719cdf4716926ba98219ed1c36814659f537d74c57bec27Block Operator
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