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 4450723 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4452770 epoch_slot_no: 3170 block_no: 4450546 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2584 time: 2020-07-20 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc33f2ac27f845b75bc5f6e56a24ee897beb5c06bdf7eda239bbf71ecbbf98f8Block Operator
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