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 4457095 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459142 epoch_slot_no: 9542 block_no: 4456918 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1384 time: 2020-07-22 02:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc809af777d59c68ded1a32c99945fa5b8d1a53e051f14a0762e2187259efa8eaBlock Operator
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