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 4452581 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454628 epoch_slot_no: 5028 block_no: 4452404 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3073 time: 2020-07-21 01:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96b83342abdb656ee9ff4b373ae2996a887df0b72fd74dea610f164854ca9e90Block Operator
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