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 4457146 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4459193 epoch_slot_no: 9593 block_no: 4456969 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2189 time: 2020-07-22 03:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb98f79c0ad6eb9d1dfc23216f1b1ab22ebb97a01d4c25e60623b52b718c4eef6Block Operator
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