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 4448229 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450276 epoch_slot_no: 676 block_no: 4448052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2387 time: 2020-07-20 01:30:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa00551e5d781419647f056687dac32eb301ae614963555c0032fd3d945307049Block Operator
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