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 4448826 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450873 epoch_slot_no: 1273 block_no: 4448649 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1377 time: 2020-07-20 04:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58bed07df5ef5de9364462e87d53255b067dcf03d8728d85ac34dcd82f8563e7Block Operator
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