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 4449549 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4451596 epoch_slot_no: 1996 block_no: 4449372 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6624 time: 2020-07-20 08:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f85f3a91506632736d3d036f0e059690fd07debcf6980e580941ad1b7c1f665Block Operator
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