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 4449811 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4451858 epoch_slot_no: 2258 block_no: 4449634 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5597 time: 2020-07-20 10:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe67bbbe0ce0a9b014454df3095229e06336456fd226aab973084834fb6c8af7bBlock Operator
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