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 4449896 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4451943 epoch_slot_no: 2343 block_no: 4449719 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1854 time: 2020-07-20 10:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfae859f57ca4cbbdbdf2248cb4b86e0c3a282b1e7c350c99795ee063d1d58eeaBlock Operator
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