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 4450832 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4452879 epoch_slot_no: 3279 block_no: 4450655 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2196 time: 2020-07-20 15:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x57b27f7b117d0522744d3d37ffc2d4af0d2598d68b3417b0d233cbb27d57f9deBlock Operator
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