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 4448726 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450773 epoch_slot_no: 1173 block_no: 4448549 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2500 time: 2020-07-20 04:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x61cc1dde7ff29e4d81a09e73dae6fd5a62d46b9985e1997fb2484bf399600accBlock Operator
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