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 4449994 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452041 epoch_slot_no: 2441 block_no: 4449817 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3601 time: 2020-07-20 11:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5cec80bff72252558d415a980a8c0cae69e394288a9413d8a77d6d30cc09e3eBlock Operator
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