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 4457079 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4459126 epoch_slot_no: 9526 block_no: 4456902 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1761 time: 2020-07-22 02:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7f9eda96daf23df33e85154f900c3136345bf394926c2897c27bc347f3dc0045Block Operator
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