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 4456623 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4458670 epoch_slot_no: 9070 block_no: 4456446 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7649 time: 2020-07-22 00:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x77f248df31fc7f31c709bcfca869aec1b1490a637d130424c6bf4defde6463eeBlock Operator
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