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 4452706 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454753 epoch_slot_no: 5153 block_no: 4452529 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1253 time: 2020-07-21 02:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb700debfb0c681b81f343afd00a5a05a50afdaabd4589bf171c9c6a62b54c372Block Operator
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