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 4448170 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450217 epoch_slot_no: 617 block_no: 4447993 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2056 time: 2020-07-20 01:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2dcafcb4835b785a04e6508dd569e9d627b8eab9faa9007bc7ba44762e53db68Block Operator
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