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 4452331 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454378 epoch_slot_no: 4778 block_no: 4452154 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1417 time: 2020-07-21 00:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ff2f1061c7eb775ea580a8334af39f7b9a96630f1dee98e22b947e8ecc06f2Block Operator
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