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 4456495 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458542 epoch_slot_no: 8942 block_no: 4456318 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2389 time: 2020-07-21 23:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fc4e8a5bb73bcc22c300321d2239a1fb2e75baec79f5dae098fb48ff6d57f50Block Operator
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