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 4455157 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457204 epoch_slot_no: 7604 block_no: 4454980 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2911 time: 2020-07-21 15:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x350bd6b5c0369114bb18618ece1aaef6e2da57b736f98ca4e8bb3cda95ab4bd3Block Operator
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