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 4452592 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454639 epoch_slot_no: 5039 block_no: 4452415 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1387 time: 2020-07-21 01:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2950cc987b39d1a5b1f93309ce2d97ea112c42ff6bcf8c27204c2e7465300e9bBlock Operator
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