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 4457437 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459484 epoch_slot_no: 9884 block_no: 4457260 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-07-22 04:39:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9124e55cfb4aa31bdcfd940ed8ca4cb5528379c7653fac401248d349ed2b8e55Block Operator
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