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 4453385 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455432 epoch_slot_no: 5832 block_no: 4453208 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1830 time: 2020-07-21 06:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2b5f60d31f441d81c9b6703578368382500b71decc6f228262f1cb5e820fed05Block Operator
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