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 4450080 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4452127 epoch_slot_no: 2527 block_no: 4449903 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1976 time: 2020-07-20 11:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x781b6294a2b79be60c70ccb0a18ef5577f85ae9cd8b25a8a6453640fb2fd0065Block Operator
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