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 4456224 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458271 epoch_slot_no: 8671 block_no: 4456047 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-07-21 21:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x41d3fd4fac943046e68dc30e1a6f3eddccff8c2f49c1223f000d20c2ed9a013eBlock Operator
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