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 4452218 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454265 epoch_slot_no: 4665 block_no: 4452041 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2614 time: 2020-07-20 23:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc5d00d648c529d5eb79bd6b6e188ed90b938154ed90aa01b6fa8141188da0f9Block Operator
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