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 4457302 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459349 epoch_slot_no: 9749 block_no: 4457125 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-07-22 03:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4fccb3c72e154dbdafb9a954bde8b4ca16087c949fee8dadb741feaa9c59e250Block Operator
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