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 4449558 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4451605 epoch_slot_no: 2005 block_no: 4449381 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1704 time: 2020-07-20 08:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa70399df0d39eb32c257079203c077ae3fc5f57251675b56de647ada6368ef27Block Operator
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