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 4448165 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450212 epoch_slot_no: 612 block_no: 4447988 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2885 time: 2020-07-20 01:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x662ba8ad9a8e06ff78e47e970a7f3f034c4f323f4ecef1938180266e12036b39Block Operator
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