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 4456375 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458422 epoch_slot_no: 8822 block_no: 4456198 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1122 time: 2020-07-21 22:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb1ee20f260a09d308019c8a82ae88e82ca4bba2b8d9fadd02a8f76ef7756dc04Block Operator
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