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 4452216 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454263 epoch_slot_no: 4663 block_no: 4452039 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2926 time: 2020-07-20 23:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8ce7f42fff66750f6657d86903596eb7d726a7ed8bb91c9e835e860fa90de37Block Operator
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