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 4452673 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454720 epoch_slot_no: 5120 block_no: 4452496 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1172 time: 2020-07-21 02:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bf4ea1fde8c03989e9462a1bba5cc037887711ca8d80c73c21b36f9eb414029Block Operator
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