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 4458003 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460050 epoch_slot_no: 10450 block_no: 4457826 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3379 time: 2020-07-22 07:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2aa3779ca43330e95e97a7a540c5bc9b2dbb1dccd954b7aa195896ea1c6e6070Block Operator
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