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 4456609 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458656 epoch_slot_no: 9056 block_no: 4456432 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2695 time: 2020-07-22 00:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f909d1751545a15e3747d3eaa44c56e49d53cbb6d05cf1e767b32209a4e8661Block Operator
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