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 4450650 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452697 epoch_slot_no: 3097 block_no: 4450473 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-07-20 14:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80a958b3d3c822209b397a7c393188b06966f734585b967348abfd46ec086d0aBlock Operator
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