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 4450410 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452457 epoch_slot_no: 2857 block_no: 4450233 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1007 time: 2020-07-20 13:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99db331edb64ffb17d4646f1c9e8a6537e164b4f2c50b2f913459eaf9add2265Block Operator
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