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 4453357 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455404 epoch_slot_no: 5804 block_no: 4453180 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2164 time: 2020-07-21 05:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37063bce00527c6fa91260a5cccbac11493d5fbbca851456268f16b9dd53095Block Operator
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