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 4453324 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4455371 epoch_slot_no: 5771 block_no: 4453147 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2521 time: 2020-07-21 05:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f50de81fd9390d06a0498c850f254c7af39dfce548b55ba2ed7e46b9ac75f4eBlock Operator
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