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 4455207 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4457254 epoch_slot_no: 7654 block_no: 4455030 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3482 time: 2020-07-21 16:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x061f426bceb7941c04b9ae20dec8692749537b5ccaab771670ab2d3e0c6c4accBlock Operator
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