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 4452294 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454341 epoch_slot_no: 4741 block_no: 4452117 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2510 time: 2020-07-21 00:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6270b1724b65c5854a93f67f2d171c1bd8c80f1ea7c0a9531b7b6d86cc1773Block Operator
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