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 4449173 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451220 epoch_slot_no: 1620 block_no: 4448996 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1316 time: 2020-07-20 06:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x284fefc1718d10dcb6d6bbc14f00e96fd5df5e9b9dde644a7a9901e53cc868b3Block Operator
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