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 4452133 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454180 epoch_slot_no: 4580 block_no: 4451956 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4582 time: 2020-07-20 23:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08c80615be5f36933142663257e3aaef82dab7dfd98c4a6b6a4a0cbba1f6ecefBlock Operator
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