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 4452322 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454369 epoch_slot_no: 4769 block_no: 4452145 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2126 time: 2020-07-21 00:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc67f39452c83a351ec1b19361b5458b095af81af714e3a876264bb680a6287dfBlock Operator
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