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 4452184 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454231 epoch_slot_no: 4631 block_no: 4452007 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1268 time: 2020-07-20 23:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8739eff263389464bfca1c20aa46d2524cbe2c28a8473c33882a49489fd1247eBlock Operator
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