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 4452099 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454146 epoch_slot_no: 4546 block_no: 4451922 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1320 time: 2020-07-20 23:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x22888d3f477c3bc3d6e83271dd82a4b89375e44b555ff5f6d5bad6cac7a0cd9eBlock Operator
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