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 4452266 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454313 epoch_slot_no: 4713 block_no: 4452089 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1883 time: 2020-07-20 23:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91f20f6e5c54ee8daeebe8878b477b3815e9802bd47e9b2370517c75555fe9a1Block Operator
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