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 4453791 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455838 epoch_slot_no: 6238 block_no: 4453614 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3481 time: 2020-07-21 08:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcca05fb7f3af0e27d560fe0109a343478e918c26431ee615ac1c734cd9769637Block Operator
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