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 4456172 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458219 epoch_slot_no: 8619 block_no: 4455995 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2160 time: 2020-07-21 21:37:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a5a735536b1c41dc9d9da30e28839e220965fef3bd9680eede7d6efc5b0dfc3Block Operator
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