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 4452598 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4454645 epoch_slot_no: 5045 block_no: 4452421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3968 time: 2020-07-21 01:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x912986398057eb2d2fe9b2275f6f2f1a132f33322145999d4d92447d5d109a67Block Operator
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