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 4457384 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459431 epoch_slot_no: 9831 block_no: 4457207 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1835 time: 2020-07-22 04:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x080c43a269e1bfb20255c61b72d96b2739b2a820951a066dafd0547267a6e721Block Operator
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