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 4449909 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4451956 epoch_slot_no: 2356 block_no: 4449732 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 8652 time: 2020-07-20 10:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x609e2950ee4954740f3bb2c19dd97bd35b2d18446db32d654d14ce7cb4feac4aBlock Operator
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