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 4449323 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4451370 epoch_slot_no: 1770 block_no: 4449146 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 9553 time: 2020-07-20 07:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x547f71321bccdff403075a0d32a39459af00a3860c54cb5ac6ebc92fb402b85aBlock Operator
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