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 4448179 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450226 epoch_slot_no: 626 block_no: 4448002 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2636 time: 2020-07-20 01:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba87ba0b9dfa8fdf1bbfa7e94084b0f53b64c174b7d86fba36275a53b57566a6Block Operator
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