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 4457689 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4459736 epoch_slot_no: 10136 block_no: 4457512 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 22609 time: 2020-07-22 06:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0b686369bd20f9f5480e8d6b6b5003a6492fd9befd87c554ac55d76f8cc557aBlock Operator
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