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 4457772 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4459819 epoch_slot_no: 10219 block_no: 4457595 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2475 time: 2020-07-22 06:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6d20872c6a28e1bcfb0f24a34a9036b84f5be41a677005889a55a7ee9e1ff237Block Operator
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