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 4450799 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4452846 epoch_slot_no: 3246 block_no: 4450622 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2840 time: 2020-07-20 15:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c6fbf6f09c1c7f280da0bd8b9f4525d7cf921a25283760e1ea7a92718aa10e1Block Operator
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