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 4452657 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454704 epoch_slot_no: 5104 block_no: 4452480 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2916 time: 2020-07-21 02:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbdec513f220eb0d953324834d5f2a934c67cbb930a5a23fc9180dce32e7c839dBlock Operator
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