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 4452528 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454575 epoch_slot_no: 4975 block_no: 4452351 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3079 time: 2020-07-21 01:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10627a97ccb5b534a00cb236f2223e52b490d40a1ed2a33a4b9bc9df470ef8fbBlock Operator
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