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 4452663 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454710 epoch_slot_no: 5110 block_no: 4452486 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1711 time: 2020-07-21 02:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdeb987cf9008332391d5e2edbdb1ef687f0d38a36588b415e54ee4c008de30fBlock Operator
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