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 4455178 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4457225 epoch_slot_no: 7625 block_no: 4455001 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4306 time: 2020-07-21 16:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe76f67ca5042161a43a0a06b94ede8b86ccefbb7dd08fda6bae28e35b665d6dbBlock Operator
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