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 4456185 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458232 epoch_slot_no: 8632 block_no: 4456008 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 925 time: 2020-07-21 21:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x946397a62e26845716a3e125a470d136b3b86277c7efe2d23739f23751fc7d66Block Operator
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