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 4452355 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454402 epoch_slot_no: 4802 block_no: 4452178 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1503 time: 2020-07-21 00:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ae387887926edfbd834995b5cec55f3ed77343777b0c8e00f1d73beb0d3df72Block Operator
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