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 4453652 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4455699 epoch_slot_no: 6099 block_no: 4453475 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1459 time: 2020-07-21 07:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4672495ad16f55b982e13d1f5743f0246de8fd7fe8938bd03a10c3d8e6274664Block Operator
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