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 4452727 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454774 epoch_slot_no: 5174 block_no: 4452550 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3315 time: 2020-07-21 02:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc82642a4648c16e6f76d19fc1b23c7c85cc78a2d17ac293a22357353c165ed69Block Operator
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