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 4449660 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451707 epoch_slot_no: 2107 block_no: 4449483 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-20 09:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a8746ccec30328748b716d5800572db647169ea07d3757b31c6a77ad76c1209Block Operator
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