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 4456990 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459037 epoch_slot_no: 9437 block_no: 4456813 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2319 time: 2020-07-22 02:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28cb6fc463401718dcd4e0ffe15a9210fc98876e4d150f80e343450115d2488cBlock Operator
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