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 4457310 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459357 epoch_slot_no: 9757 block_no: 4457133 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1498 time: 2020-07-22 03:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43acd1345c9b0269253f826456be2765b67f0d8b5bccd26b1fe610b2b0a01a4cBlock Operator
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