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 4452698 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454745 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 4452521 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1138 time: 2020-07-21 02:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0177b3427558e204b6b58b9491b533f51cf055e7345650edf7e23fb5067663e6Block Operator
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