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 4450448 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452495 epoch_slot_no: 2895 block_no: 4450271 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1110 time: 2020-07-20 13:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8da563697b84274bb4b0bc32e7732d137b9e981c725e87dbe569c0015e902abaBlock Operator
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