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 4457192 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459239 epoch_slot_no: 9639 block_no: 4457015 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1421 time: 2020-07-22 03:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43d5657b49150b406ea003d2bdd02aac9c7ef81cd8296441a5a4defa1f5db28dBlock Operator
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