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 4453149 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4455196 epoch_slot_no: 5596 block_no: 4452972 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7363 time: 2020-07-21 04:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a0b6031a6f021b781eee1085a9687c09f892872f60773b7d4c2a140e4b5d23eBlock Operator
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