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 4452208 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454255 epoch_slot_no: 4655 block_no: 4452031 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2422 time: 2020-07-20 23:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0da126bb371a1f95ab4d85bcb8ae30f5a9d1ff4de730da592b602b4b3c12447aBlock Operator
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