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 4456471 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458518 epoch_slot_no: 8918 block_no: 4456294 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1909 time: 2020-07-21 23:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd3f957d4486c6334428c26a4501456e1337ac936b98280ce8b57d2739368a9aBlock Operator
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