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 4458012 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460059 epoch_slot_no: 10459 block_no: 4457835 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-07-22 07:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8524c9fb0ae2dcedd63a249a73b7b9ca23efecbf7de67e35b9d7569ac3e59f8cBlock Operator
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