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 4456104 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458151 epoch_slot_no: 8551 block_no: 4455927 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-21 21:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fc952cfcae14a3327b6dfb1426b58e4c1bb29ed5aad498e50cd2cf6005dd0d1Block Operator
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