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 4458018 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460065 epoch_slot_no: 10465 block_no: 4457841 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2075 time: 2020-07-22 07:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64448401569a176159175797741c4ac984afd65a96207bff6e706e2d36c12217Block Operator
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