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 4448381 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450428 epoch_slot_no: 828 block_no: 4448204 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1154 time: 2020-07-20 02:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca818bd9bbe4b0ef0b2e274246ae3a1f8451677bea4e88d46e721c4feba392aBlock Operator
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