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 4449982 Details
Epoch: 206Number of transactions in block: 2
slot_no: 4452029
epoch_slot_no: 2429
block_no: 4449805
slot_leader_id: 7
size: 2309
time: 2020-07-20 11:14:31
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \xa6bb97bdccdfc5d9da3880217f6d60fa9264a427f4e84d1d1ca1f5fe3186bfb7
Block Operator
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