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 4449287 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451334 epoch_slot_no: 1734 block_no: 4449110 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1775 time: 2020-07-20 07:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8a64aee4cb688c1512124be3544630af3bd00282044eefd86c012f83f65c904Block Operator
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