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 4449154 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4451201 epoch_slot_no: 1601 block_no: 4448977 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2322 time: 2020-07-20 06:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a0cc05b150286fbf101525a0c634ae70b94ff54bc102507b54f70d290356f02Block Operator
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