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 4457114 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459161 epoch_slot_no: 9561 block_no: 4456937 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-07-22 02:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdefc113a99b61dddb6d5940c7532afca6401398081ac4259034b20e314b41b3Block Operator
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