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 4448809 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4450856 epoch_slot_no: 1256 block_no: 4448632 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-20 04:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfed3d2fa9ca5972ca2317c1a521b8cb8f3e25b23969c0b91014edc71b0aeaccBlock Operator
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