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 4452746 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454793 epoch_slot_no: 5193 block_no: 4452569 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2944 time: 2020-07-21 02:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b7b7e86dae769bccb2459ab1d644b694dd377eecf7d7ba71f8a4f0def285e6cBlock Operator
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