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 4457592 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459639 epoch_slot_no: 10039 block_no: 4457415 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1840 time: 2020-07-22 05:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6c31ea0da24a5b55c4e585daf611cae01a8852aa9ca9aa906557012946e13eaBlock Operator
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