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 4457031 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459078 epoch_slot_no: 9478 block_no: 4456854 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1684 time: 2020-07-22 02:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xceb4f9db45c42faa8205cb747f5a6711648fb121d0863e78906c4b5bc634a6aaBlock Operator
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