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 4449778 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4451825 epoch_slot_no: 2225 block_no: 4449601 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2172 time: 2020-07-20 10:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3016e1b730aec6436945335f6d9e118b2c6f4b7accd2c5a2f2846eb43628fa11Block Operator
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