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 4450565 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452612 epoch_slot_no: 3012 block_no: 4450388 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2705 time: 2020-07-20 14:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4dea1e99e841d0ca663f494265f52547d6afeeb0a0c1e9d795fe3e24d9169a1fBlock Operator
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