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 4452777 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454824 epoch_slot_no: 5224 block_no: 4452600 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1564 time: 2020-07-21 02:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x155861cc16b8e77f80eebd7da9a9c4a9c83d82aae487f3b7f5247eff6b663a19Block Operator
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