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 4453287 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455334 epoch_slot_no: 5734 block_no: 4453110 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1434 time: 2020-07-21 05:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33c3e92f059d2e49cbfcb40fe04d60b99af53cb6d4ed945d6bd3d7700c6252a9Block Operator
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