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 4453203 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455250 epoch_slot_no: 5650 block_no: 4453026 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7126 time: 2020-07-21 05:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f0fcb01be085f90ed5c8c56cb0e2dc36a37f5092b45ac8149184e2cb0f111aBlock Operator
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