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 4452147 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454194 epoch_slot_no: 4594 block_no: 4451970 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2395 time: 2020-07-20 23:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef0c462d16377e62d0cfb4c2c5d1438db1b1c6124687a679a4877a261bc0aadcBlock Operator
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