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 4449690 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451737 epoch_slot_no: 2137 block_no: 4449513 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1207 time: 2020-07-20 09:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7d41eb2b449913ee773add5ca5d7cc67c6f48cdda902715250205ae2d5788061Block Operator
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