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 4448653 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450700 epoch_slot_no: 1100 block_no: 4448476 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-20 03:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x250348569008161c5549ab145390fb5667977bcb6a66ae2a9d7377b52d5bbf9dBlock Operator
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