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 4448682 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450729 epoch_slot_no: 1129 block_no: 4448505 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1632 time: 2020-07-20 04:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8ac36f7c1aa15d156eb528a7a8c1d4339f6971c6da745447f8f60788a34f354fBlock Operator
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