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 4453523 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455570 epoch_slot_no: 5970 block_no: 4453346 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1852 time: 2020-07-21 06:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8fb87bf1b2c78af4269a0814bc58f08de266697e14a295a0ffd5723f4eea4beeBlock Operator
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