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 4450421 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452468 epoch_slot_no: 2868 block_no: 4450244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-20 13:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e73a9652297524f2b16f6395f886e504558d19a0c7f6cd8d909c95eade43398Block Operator
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