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 4452595 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454642 epoch_slot_no: 5042 block_no: 4452418 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2429 time: 2020-07-21 01:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7cf480ce808874b15fcbc75ccc7f88ec4dd91946bff7911085c1518e205a9a84Block Operator
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