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 4452242 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454289 epoch_slot_no: 4689 block_no: 4452065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3554 time: 2020-07-20 23:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6071235613a542a2b566ddd975d827c9ae9c54dec3f630cab52c166f9c9b05f4Block Operator
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