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 4456511 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458558 epoch_slot_no: 8958 block_no: 4456334 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1907 time: 2020-07-21 23:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf16da9bb227bc14cff2f3533bbe9f9b3f7c0c60d62d39e788248febe51d5849Block Operator
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