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 4456402 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458449 epoch_slot_no: 8849 block_no: 4456225 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2164 time: 2020-07-21 22:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0020ee0df7303cb166a5438ebadb568f7cbb75206ae17a48d2c5a2fc96b0ee87Block Operator
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