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 4450982 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453029 epoch_slot_no: 3429 block_no: 4450805 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2637 time: 2020-07-20 16:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44a10e9cc3e048be9cad7b53839a5017197a780f731501dd19443de26fa77efbBlock Operator
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