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 4450630 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4452677 epoch_slot_no: 3077 block_no: 4450453 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2386 time: 2020-07-20 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16575cb67ad21c1a3ed5fb818e9060f9285d135e4238f78d2d71fe51ce0f6ed9Block Operator
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