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 4450809 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4452856 epoch_slot_no: 3256 block_no: 4450632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5327 time: 2020-07-20 15:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x58d2f1aec5216b3662209ff1a9e3651df407d86fa70f3be1e11104a5d0c1d220Block Operator
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