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 4457994 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460041 epoch_slot_no: 10441 block_no: 4457817 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1954 time: 2020-07-22 07:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17187c4a4ef6b01b345bcbd5303a0db82bc955d1af2d8ed27eabcdd73da717e8Block Operator
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