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 4452213 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454260 epoch_slot_no: 4660 block_no: 4452036 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2656 time: 2020-07-20 23:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba5820a47f69d7ae2c1abc68565f8410b9457ede1ce0da4455120c120b6e307dBlock Operator
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