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 4453506 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455553 epoch_slot_no: 5953 block_no: 4453329 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2012 time: 2020-07-21 06:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe6201f2227a22caa1b26385c5486382c6af23bd0189ba3fd3b7c4e5d8d001dcBlock Operator
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