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 4455053 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457100 epoch_slot_no: 7500 block_no: 4454876 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-21 15:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e43271e20c97ef462938ef4edb3417c119b746b4ab0544d834e6c86fe69b11cBlock Operator
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