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 4453849 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4455896 epoch_slot_no: 6296 block_no: 4453672 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1606 time: 2020-07-21 08:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14431508672a4d59b4643af8552b92be949dde982a59b9bf817057e11cff0200Block Operator
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