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 4449253 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451300 epoch_slot_no: 1700 block_no: 4449076 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2349 time: 2020-07-20 07:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x133ae3be266c1dc22bf08b2275e8e804a8ffb3e3a19513b1075ba1a5d8dc0cffBlock Operator
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