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 4456194 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458241 epoch_slot_no: 8641 block_no: 4456017 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-21 21:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8541955301a3d126e5cba9f36e03de29a54cc8ca807b02090f37bd3e88ec7d55Block Operator
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