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 4449980 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452027 epoch_slot_no: 2427 block_no: 4449803 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1508 time: 2020-07-20 11:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f51c098d1f3dbc6df7fa438dba23c0eac4a5f72d39c7a1e558751c039b6fe45Block Operator
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