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 4452120 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454167 epoch_slot_no: 4567 block_no: 4451943 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1877 time: 2020-07-20 23:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73b00b65dac85de0173ee896596f3cf9b8c006d4b2d01f0e5a7eb9db5afe1e74Block Operator
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