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 4452589 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454636 epoch_slot_no: 5036 block_no: 4452412 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2803 time: 2020-07-21 01:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6288d69e0537548f9c95479bb13a8c33b9f586bdfc36506841542fbc11a3bafBlock Operator
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