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 4450701 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452748 epoch_slot_no: 3148 block_no: 4450524 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1490 time: 2020-07-20 15:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18de792f87a9c4e435153c7376fdc9605d0ed4638a4cb7dacfba6b0764a91952Block Operator
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