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 4455061 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4457108 epoch_slot_no: 7508 block_no: 4454884 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-21 15:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37265dad9bbde02b48b81f2fa7544f77413382c32dfbeafeb8f4b643de445125Block Operator
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