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 4448198 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450245 epoch_slot_no: 645 block_no: 4448021 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1508 time: 2020-07-20 01:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf55d50a314c3c346fe9139f2d1e0ccd6b809473f74a0cb238ece7c515861e23Block Operator
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