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 4450303 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452350 epoch_slot_no: 2750 block_no: 4450126 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2197 time: 2020-07-20 13:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22d8e1c32597f4fff3d75bb82fcb0187c24aa4152e12be89ca8888bf3fca0ff0Block Operator
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