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 4452631 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454678 epoch_slot_no: 5078 block_no: 4452454 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2127 time: 2020-07-21 01:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4c25b7bb5b6f2037ea5b3ee9751e447c64aa4d63b7d08526aca51a89d66b3bbBlock Operator
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