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 4453858 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455905 epoch_slot_no: 6305 block_no: 4453681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3510 time: 2020-07-21 08:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x36d729c2a29ad2707799d8c903bbe23cacba2a6e125c40d63e1dbd572de064d3Block Operator
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