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 4453512 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455559 epoch_slot_no: 5959 block_no: 4453335 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 995 time: 2020-07-21 06:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x196c1d98a02278b7ff4eaaf424e192a0e0361bbb5de1333db6f8fa5890e80609Block Operator
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