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 4450148 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452195 epoch_slot_no: 2595 block_no: 4449971 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1639 time: 2020-07-20 12:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6b9c2fc59a177c772acf5dffce2f62b6ca6cb098d0e2fd980c7a4a2295aaf3ecBlock Operator
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