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 4453125 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455172 epoch_slot_no: 5572 block_no: 4452948 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2882 time: 2020-07-21 04:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x645e96bd98b3c92a7fc09ef32f7400200b3b09f21f8924f8555314efae1c7e1fBlock Operator
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