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 4457043 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459090 epoch_slot_no: 9490 block_no: 4456866 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1380 time: 2020-07-22 02:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbbc8d8c78107e5465921949f4eae5c3a857cc54b831845dd1f5a0a0f262fb9acBlock Operator
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