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 4449878 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4451925 epoch_slot_no: 2325 block_no: 4449701 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2506 time: 2020-07-20 10:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x239d03b660788b4e1772ff630eca05cb26b0f19f26f40449d3c6c3fbe6e32fb8Block Operator
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