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 4452158 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454205 epoch_slot_no: 4605 block_no: 4451981 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 905 time: 2020-07-20 23:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x581ba030bb3ba3f6c2f199ccf6f6af551484a5e2949f7532cacf0a84138750d8Block Operator
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