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 4452824 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454871 epoch_slot_no: 5271 block_no: 4452647 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1531 time: 2020-07-21 03:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4712c828bf85e82e5d44d3937528a78e2aab973226c70b1e07e401c7dd5c5dfaBlock Operator
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