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 4448353 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4450400 epoch_slot_no: 800 block_no: 4448176 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1869 time: 2020-07-20 02:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x574386db9bd9793ea587763e606e4580346c4eaf674fa1fdb219e5aea4afe9eeBlock Operator
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