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 4449275 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451322 epoch_slot_no: 1722 block_no: 4449098 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1781 time: 2020-07-20 07:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14e4c34390e8b0ce7ab448816cc89152ed6a66ec95a98d78cebd6afff6b6621fBlock Operator
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