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 4457864 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4459911 epoch_slot_no: 10311 block_no: 4457687 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-07-22 07:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73c77dcc6bfe0b7407fa76e200bdb51103283eb4355511fac11e1d70d282ceb5Block Operator
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