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 4457081 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459128 epoch_slot_no: 9528 block_no: 4456904 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1449 time: 2020-07-22 02:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2f9c9f3f7c4a69255f914b2de70d3c521560e87f6995b2229517b3d28e151572Block Operator
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