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 4452288 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454335 epoch_slot_no: 4735 block_no: 4452111 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1447 time: 2020-07-21 00:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42a0646b693076b37cc4a3f8c75e63bc3cebe53ac8d29a492377650e7444a23dBlock Operator
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