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 4457212 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4459259 epoch_slot_no: 9659 block_no: 4457035 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2752 time: 2020-07-22 03:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83d8f1864ec4eb04537c9ea0b3c776c8e9cc7c0ef979af14d4d09acea40dec11Block Operator
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