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 4453424 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455471 epoch_slot_no: 5871 block_no: 4453247 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1105 time: 2020-07-21 06:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec1e25a7378ccc5f5b8d1d7b384a0b0f5337a639adae1d321851b85130ae3ed4Block Operator
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