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 4456608 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4458655 epoch_slot_no: 9055 block_no: 4456431 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1410 time: 2020-07-22 00:03:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6f6e63626ee81eb0ed0ccc7ac7b25ad39fb8c1965af6b12839a6470add6fee9eBlock Operator
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