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 4452705 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454752 epoch_slot_no: 5152 block_no: 4452528 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2249 time: 2020-07-21 02:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb721c8bfb83101cfd3c097ba770544ad5329165ffd0ec0f439c1e6f22856d0Block Operator
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