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 4453973 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456020 epoch_slot_no: 6420 block_no: 4453796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1823 time: 2020-07-21 09:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab452bf32c38f9d4f1617a8aaf12a1ed8fd101fe97a8069975c9d31fd65b74b7Block Operator
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