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 4452412 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454459 epoch_slot_no: 4859 block_no: 4452235 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-07-21 00:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82a12384fc9d943a2b7edffe6ec5f7d1680b2c05e1a6feab7024b9e9f15b52cBlock Operator
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