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 4452199 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454246 epoch_slot_no: 4646 block_no: 4452022 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-07-20 23:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c506a8791e2584c26bdd0c02d3ee192c27a6b227ab0f536593b0acef9def69cBlock Operator
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