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 4456893 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458940 epoch_slot_no: 9340 block_no: 4456716 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 872 time: 2020-07-22 01:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb122992118b8d1d80f8a0c939537dc8bee183f67b621e1c2876d4486badc302fBlock Operator
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