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 4453640 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455687 epoch_slot_no: 6087 block_no: 4453463 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1909 time: 2020-07-21 07:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xddc8103cb5ebb76839de223d445da7853b0e1e80be7a1ec035ff6c197925f3ddBlock Operator
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