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 4452762 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454809 epoch_slot_no: 5209 block_no: 4452585 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6393 time: 2020-07-21 02:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1091c0f9e158821dfbc1078038d03cb8557b1c1d2b25fa010b0b5641a2228559Block Operator
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