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 4450172 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452219 epoch_slot_no: 2619 block_no: 4449995 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1011 time: 2020-07-20 12:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f3ae037ddd3b4b977972f1651503c3a689d7a86a3b92f4101bf47ff3072b3bfBlock Operator
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