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 4455691 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457738 epoch_slot_no: 8138 block_no: 4455514 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2337 time: 2020-07-21 18:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbd89a646adfd3b6609ce6c0512d9d8d6d6c03c46c2e7c82766fb3296545d2c24Block Operator
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