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 4457764 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459811 epoch_slot_no: 10211 block_no: 4457587 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1479 time: 2020-07-22 06:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c70baa35c19d7507d5b6bad1c9f7bcd7480d3c366f851a487cedaed51dda39bBlock Operator
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