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 4455026 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4457073 epoch_slot_no: 7473 block_no: 4454849 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2043 time: 2020-07-21 15:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa1d51d90fa9892df6d34170a9c82d9f6bd61930285781a17f32b43a2a286fff2Block Operator
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