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 4457922 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4459969 epoch_slot_no: 10369 block_no: 4457745 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2673 time: 2020-07-22 07:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8883171b705d2b0f7d23dc0d01958ad9a831aac5fc4a1b424c40fcfb21855bddBlock Operator
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