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 4457015 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459062 epoch_slot_no: 9462 block_no: 4456838 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1934 time: 2020-07-22 02:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2504f4f62538ba243843446a23037462ee3153c9063471887e152094337271aBlock Operator
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