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 4455494 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457541 epoch_slot_no: 7941 block_no: 4455317 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-07-21 17:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba24d06bed9a9ab57a3b164395c89b0e640ea7cc93f78a7622f2b7469413b40bBlock Operator
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