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 4457182 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459229 epoch_slot_no: 9629 block_no: 4457005 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1298 time: 2020-07-22 03:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafe3f100d52828c5eec7bbbf9935645f82528ce3e7ecb63966e051805510cdc6Block Operator
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