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 4450539 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452586 epoch_slot_no: 2986 block_no: 4450362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-07-20 14:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe58e25765bef5fc0ba7bdb743f358315acdf9e82224feba39d9929c7c6a606Block Operator
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