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 4449450 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4451497 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 4449273 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1249 time: 2020-07-20 08:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf0234bb2bf832e5844536cfc7cd0f69e573dfdc7de0332eb9b68d4fd87f539caBlock Operator
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