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 4450991 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4453038 epoch_slot_no: 3438 block_no: 4450814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1278 time: 2020-07-20 16:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb14cd38c8587aca0b895d4480c683c720e70d983f6cceda4b7e36b9e38e55cb2Block Operator
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