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 4456410 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458457 epoch_slot_no: 8857 block_no: 4456233 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2401 time: 2020-07-21 22:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d9b384a8f428737070e7f76b26e000be3838374961a752037a77e79433de59aBlock Operator
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