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 4448672 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450719 epoch_slot_no: 1119 block_no: 4448495 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2099 time: 2020-07-20 03:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c1ddc84719a1b9c2f65edccc2a81f4e83afe5accdec1c6678bc08d624dcfbc0Block Operator
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