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 4457685 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459732 epoch_slot_no: 10132 block_no: 4457508 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 15225 time: 2020-07-22 06:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d6cd1d330daebe22751a92fc754b8511f70da15242a01500f564115c26c5ee7Block Operator
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