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 4457573 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459620 epoch_slot_no: 10020 block_no: 4457396 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-07-22 05:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75238e0e5e5c9ee262cfd44fc8711c610496eca007833ef5c1a2943047c7b1fcBlock Operator
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