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 4452583 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454630 epoch_slot_no: 5030 block_no: 4452406 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1578 time: 2020-07-21 01:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfad1650f2e20911dcf793f98c51dbcd22d75ca02f1d0859ae7b7f811f382d66Block Operator
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