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 4457846 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459893 epoch_slot_no: 10293 block_no: 4457669 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1958 time: 2020-07-22 06:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f494dd494d0b7054f605a5f80c132beac9d2416ac8c0d3738b24d3e0a041aeeBlock Operator
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