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 4456221 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458268 epoch_slot_no: 8668 block_no: 4456044 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3256 time: 2020-07-21 21:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166f636154a5c6ee887293f7f66f9b7f6652c1e125217513397b4cb17dbd4fecBlock Operator
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