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 4455921 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4457968 epoch_slot_no: 8368 block_no: 4455744 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1910 time: 2020-07-21 20:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8980cf9c6609410ae44b0f80e2cb491635b29757f62304f3f8056159608e9987Block Operator
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