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 4457998 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460045 epoch_slot_no: 10445 block_no: 4457821 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-07-22 07:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29a0521161d1513af6f376fab6ceb66f0b2ff8de7b35a60f1064e2ddff26f40bBlock Operator
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