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 4450716 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452763 epoch_slot_no: 3163 block_no: 4450539 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2181 time: 2020-07-20 15:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87495588ecbec431619e0abbb7186eb0aab93a638d8b7c01a54825671d8e91afBlock Operator
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