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 4448327 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4450374 epoch_slot_no: 774 block_no: 4448150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2783 time: 2020-07-20 02:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7418e0b24ef21ca5773ac1a7791b1f2f33e73ef04a8c0dcce44c8692add643deBlock Operator
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