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 4457109 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4459156 epoch_slot_no: 9556 block_no: 4456932 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7070 time: 2020-07-22 02:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37b0e7c0d6b3138340db3fb30dc4f681fa2e7de50fd2e1edda7cafac669f70e6Block Operator
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