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 4456478 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458525 epoch_slot_no: 8925 block_no: 4456301 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2143 time: 2020-07-21 23:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x185a6d821b9210af8cb49535d1de1be47b45733b59e9257cf9e23bdfe60aafe2Block Operator
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