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 4456271 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458318 epoch_slot_no: 8718 block_no: 4456094 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2381 time: 2020-07-21 22:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7e892c57a8ce09ef895c5f51a42d5bdc4730ad4e187de85655fd1663b1b74eeBlock Operator
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