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 4448348 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450395 epoch_slot_no: 795 block_no: 4448171 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1171 time: 2020-07-20 02:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5960e60dec76dcf054c47325a9a167fd798f1a830391db601387a4f3751f717cBlock Operator
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