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 4453020 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4455067 epoch_slot_no: 5467 block_no: 4452843 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1696 time: 2020-07-21 04:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03f2143e5bf8bfee64702d844d56dd3371e494132b76dc1adbd338a2c2e119a3Block Operator
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