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 4453758 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4455805 epoch_slot_no: 6205 block_no: 4453581 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4961 time: 2020-07-21 08:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba7b634421468cf5435f8dcf0be69cb7b22dcc9e144b0a108c0a531c26af232aBlock Operator
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