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 4455357 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457404 epoch_slot_no: 7804 block_no: 4455180 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3867 time: 2020-07-21 17:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeda48ae3b7336b641f015e333b130c48184f5d48028d8c36df24b8cc232c731aBlock Operator
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