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 4550445 Details
Epoch: 210 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 5690000 epoch_slot_no: 333200 block_no: 4550268 slot_leader_id: 4490688 size: 1363 time: 2020-08-12 18:18:11 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20082b9feb21c986b054fd7af5c5b871c35376a12fca98f076be73dfd0808268Block Operator
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