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 4456995 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459042 epoch_slot_no: 9442 block_no: 4456818 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2044 time: 2020-07-22 02:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1b0c7b5bf90bfc148e3199bd4791e11b5e26ee6243e759f6cca36986e52bbd08Block Operator
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