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 4452779 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454826 epoch_slot_no: 5226 block_no: 4452602 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1594 time: 2020-07-21 02:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa683e553d001ae5ec9b15364087537cbbd9fdd6fef814ebaa8cc52a55c889028Block Operator
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