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 4453395 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4455442 epoch_slot_no: 5842 block_no: 4453218 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2783 time: 2020-07-21 06:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeab69820e96345406691668891dd69f407d89210db79399c7c0f9ff82bedad5eBlock Operator
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