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 4452580 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454627 epoch_slot_no: 5027 block_no: 4452403 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2002 time: 2020-07-21 01:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfdd4da8f3c81e85c4785895c74e092d24c4aa01fb7b7a241f57055880731819Block Operator
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