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 4448891 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4450938 epoch_slot_no: 1338 block_no: 4448714 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3697 time: 2020-07-20 05:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44b84b12ffb59454a8cb5be59efecee1e7e3c3c19da0707bcd9210d0a73ec3afBlock Operator
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