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 4458015 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4460062 epoch_slot_no: 10462 block_no: 4457838 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2794 time: 2020-07-22 07:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12496b7bb76a9d141b9d8774cc5fd1dc69b3a074924b4aa9eba326d643fff25cBlock Operator
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