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 4453286 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455333 epoch_slot_no: 5733 block_no: 4453109 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1879 time: 2020-07-21 05:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60ee858d7874c49fed60e7ade9893ffe4676d3e96a2fde191dace5c201511d7dBlock Operator
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