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 4452690 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454737 epoch_slot_no: 5137 block_no: 4452513 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1564 time: 2020-07-21 02:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8af65f9bff716dd84a87c29143d98779b33dac63f79a2d37df6bd961a79002b0Block Operator
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