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 4448681 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450728 epoch_slot_no: 1128 block_no: 4448504 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1859 time: 2020-07-20 04:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12de6699a93d448aa2af2af1678cc8961e80ebd999479a10b44f6b00a673e70dBlock Operator
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