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 4457642 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459689 epoch_slot_no: 10089 block_no: 4457465 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1881 time: 2020-07-22 05:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbc2b8c8a6d2bd21cdca6fdd6ec013d441ad5571c74013df621e14f936d6fb1fBlock Operator
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