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 4457657 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459704 epoch_slot_no: 10104 block_no: 4457480 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1960 time: 2020-07-22 05:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa41c8392fb4e038da64e8267e42efb6a1adf147d66f6af35ba5aa3c6253de3a4Block Operator
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