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 4452827 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454874 epoch_slot_no: 5274 block_no: 4452650 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3048 time: 2020-07-21 03:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc4d3a9861f2d92fb4891dc91b48d48cc7c311a2e2041c7826b3a14d18f29c819Block Operator
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