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 4456603 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4458650 epoch_slot_no: 9050 block_no: 4456426 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3747 time: 2020-07-22 00:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce42ebe900c2a04e52efd9e272b9ee258d3986983e473325b74a45b613ae6a02Block Operator
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