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 4449770 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451817 epoch_slot_no: 2217 block_no: 4449593 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-07-20 10:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x361cba477d77de4490a65f7d4b7788fde85a1715db06940bb501a88c74b4ff7fBlock Operator
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