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 4452695 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454742 epoch_slot_no: 5142 block_no: 4452518 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1109 time: 2020-07-21 02:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x867171fa2fd589307bd2aa127de59c4839ce2f81b033ac3a3e9a5e661aa04799Block Operator
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