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 4452961 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455008 epoch_slot_no: 5408 block_no: 4452784 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1515 time: 2020-07-21 03:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ea8f5f349ac47b647bbefd856f9d8b0afd48a1b0a0c321feaafc583709147e8Block Operator
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