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 4457909 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4459956 epoch_slot_no: 10356 block_no: 4457732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1996 time: 2020-07-22 07:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8e05f334ed010d93d72a291e4a6f44654bebb714dc23adb42a0ed098e7789e85Block Operator
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