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 4452571 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454618 epoch_slot_no: 5018 block_no: 4452394 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1844 time: 2020-07-21 01:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e95133354d25e92cf5d791fb225c34e08687b29b5d923841dfb754c784e85fBlock Operator
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