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 4457574 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459621 epoch_slot_no: 10021 block_no: 4457397 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2451 time: 2020-07-22 05:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b759c1f192a01b57a6c95856c77578ce9f79f4a9d37ffa0d96487f0d227dc5cBlock Operator
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