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 4450949 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4452996 epoch_slot_no: 3396 block_no: 4450772 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2498 time: 2020-07-20 16:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5ab8ac47d523e7325801c7abfdbfd1ed36471d06996e7816402f47f3e8484d80Block Operator
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