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 4456122 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458169 epoch_slot_no: 8569 block_no: 4455945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2451 time: 2020-07-21 21:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x125cc9ffe254a11111cd11c84d4838aed870daaccc1bd98de191c7769adf229dBlock Operator
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