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 4453175 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455222 epoch_slot_no: 5622 block_no: 4452998 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7695 time: 2020-07-21 04:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x04410107b479860c4ea8e51b47e22e40907df63c42abb5079593b1327b4a1739Block Operator
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