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 4453623 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455670 epoch_slot_no: 6070 block_no: 4453446 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2484 time: 2020-07-21 07:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdb2c63f7723f2db834bf5fd44aeeb861340b95ad520c3d9f893d27a6087bdaaBlock Operator
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