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 4449864 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451911 epoch_slot_no: 2311 block_no: 4449687 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1187 time: 2020-07-20 10:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7db86f260ada1bbcd7bdce23c1217378cd4b296d4b39a3c62c79344ab526c1bdBlock Operator
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