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 4456932 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4458979 epoch_slot_no: 9379 block_no: 4456755 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2632 time: 2020-07-22 01:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c8bea9f63085eff9c9c707a3eba9bb82b797ea527a4ed98ffaec7e754c480bBlock Operator
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