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 4448625 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450672 epoch_slot_no: 1072 block_no: 4448448 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2102 time: 2020-07-20 03:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70e32e1afee346cfa84e806848821ec827b19ad2e061caed831d1e47cce58495Block Operator
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