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 4450687 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452734 epoch_slot_no: 3134 block_no: 4450510 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1760 time: 2020-07-20 15:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb12fe101f20031aee174e530c3e1b4951c1ffe4e5f27b7af6e7f23b095b8de54Block Operator
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