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 4452666 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454713 epoch_slot_no: 5113 block_no: 4452489 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1806 time: 2020-07-21 02:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c18b284b91ac2fe8ce5d497bbf6f7d013b4a42693fb14b8be2b3c7a5e194fc8Block Operator
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