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 4452211 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454258 epoch_slot_no: 4658 block_no: 4452034 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2113 time: 2020-07-20 23:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x280d362d37bf62cc4312448fde5d81823a8f80ac6cb51cf1baef0e36ee0ef9aeBlock Operator
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