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 4452634 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454681 epoch_slot_no: 5081 block_no: 4452457 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1269 time: 2020-07-21 01:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bfaccb669807002f9269ca66f9a4f4fd30e78e52e3b0a0a18a6649c2f538403Block Operator
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