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 4452462 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454509 epoch_slot_no: 4909 block_no: 4452285 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1302 time: 2020-07-21 01:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf24bdbef72f7a4225e3676cb60518d216635ed2c5331fe9cf7f77b937545464fBlock Operator
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