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 4455757 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4457804 epoch_slot_no: 8204 block_no: 4455580 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3880 time: 2020-07-21 19:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6194212b544d777a6f2fda9587897399c88b99f9430147d942d935d633b7a107Block Operator
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