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 4456801 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458848 epoch_slot_no: 9248 block_no: 4456624 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2164 time: 2020-07-22 01:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x133d0be7c2c4b5b426e066155d46b8e1c3190f65383136f17c1c73e01e39fc79Block Operator
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