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 4448455 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450502 epoch_slot_no: 902 block_no: 4448278 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2977 time: 2020-07-20 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79e37b2f1344786e81915b5a732bbf7d866c58b386a2b9d4b60946336dcc1370Block Operator
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