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 4457358 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459405 epoch_slot_no: 9805 block_no: 4457181 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2113 time: 2020-07-22 04:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf870d65f6b5685cab6f8d173f8bcd90274aacb484bebeb7423e624e93e756eddBlock Operator
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