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 4449530 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4451577 epoch_slot_no: 1977 block_no: 4449353 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4445 time: 2020-07-20 08:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79c69d7a68463f43023520f69299ccf7a9f7a086ea81ce9c0662d07103aecf68Block Operator
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