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 4448223 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450270 epoch_slot_no: 670 block_no: 4448046 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1763 time: 2020-07-20 01:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb615376639fb13179e35fa3d61c2726657a8e0e69861baa4b3099adf85a6e81aBlock Operator
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