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 4450996 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4453043 epoch_slot_no: 3443 block_no: 4450819 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1972 time: 2020-07-20 16:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f0a9d8d7b5e7f8dfc105823f3c97717298fc2d893c891aca5afb032c31a3918Block Operator
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