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 4448532 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450579 epoch_slot_no: 979 block_no: 4448355 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1535 time: 2020-07-20 03:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa2f1145d8a9e12f7933759d67ece73ce14f9ae01ef6f7fa0f5abe0352be3eeadBlock Operator
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