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 4453138 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455185 epoch_slot_no: 5585 block_no: 4452961 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1399 time: 2020-07-21 04:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9a06a3e774d27545c3bb2627a935765601264ec348911725c53220e5c001b82Block Operator
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