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 4452917 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4454964 epoch_slot_no: 5364 block_no: 4452740 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 8018 time: 2020-07-21 03:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7db640211f57ec433d27028f649d2a5b7f2c17db6052016a6fe33cb52251e6d2Block Operator
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