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 4450922 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452969 epoch_slot_no: 3369 block_no: 4450745 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1640 time: 2020-07-20 16:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x92449b3d21b3a8afb6c4d57a4f0797f054a0733f6e8d8d238187da76b322d5d5Block Operator
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