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 4456686 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458733 epoch_slot_no: 9133 block_no: 4456509 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1863 time: 2020-07-22 00:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3157d0e923e57184bda4a3611bd9228d8f485658bf33d247f571ca00e2571ad2Block Operator
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