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 4457198 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459245 epoch_slot_no: 9645 block_no: 4457021 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-07-22 03:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0fab849dc700d447179e5da83ccd5c4005ab0154fbbc361435ff5ef52ae6e59eBlock Operator
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