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 4452855 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4454902 epoch_slot_no: 5302 block_no: 4452678 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1544 time: 2020-07-21 03:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43a0d9f16967a9c7886a70beef80e63e4910728c808e2aa64d88e1a891583b6bBlock Operator
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