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 4452680 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454727 epoch_slot_no: 5127 block_no: 4452503 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 925 time: 2020-07-21 02:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc3870547d99ea91eacfd9008fa37d21916e60310181e7b28ea1b517d43b70c5Block Operator
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