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 4457033 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459080 epoch_slot_no: 9480 block_no: 4456856 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 954 time: 2020-07-22 02:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x943fd0ff80ef04998e9b3627cef1fd4fed477835baca0d3f9ed33d044d42f96bBlock Operator
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