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 4456317 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458364 epoch_slot_no: 8764 block_no: 4456140 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-07-21 22:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf77b96ca35424ff8cb5cce0ce4f82da4d3015262a7e8a19c0b011bc2a3986e08Block Operator
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