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 448670 Details
Epoch: 20 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 448704 epoch_slot_no: 16704 block_no: 448648 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2054 time: 2018-01-05 18:32:51 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 1 hash: \xe30d0305b97ae128f39fa2643fdf7a78ece64f8b7f1de3a609c6fe32a76d8081Block Operator
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