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 4450344 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452391 epoch_slot_no: 2791 block_no: 4450167 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-07-20 13:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb58b7f55658ff91ebd4aea32922af5a06242242bfd984a3ac1d30bc4443fc0ffBlock Operator
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