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 4453283 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455330 epoch_slot_no: 5730 block_no: 4453106 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2178 time: 2020-07-21 05:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2de9b39e0c352d4c9589b21f1f93e8c199913a11d7a5f1c2d825fa413b8edaaBlock Operator
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