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 4448046 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450093 epoch_slot_no: 493 block_no: 4447869 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2131 time: 2020-07-20 00:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x303967783a51b28d06767937ba7100d67bcc39520b6acc455f7035e007a2bc6bBlock Operator
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