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 4458039 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4460086 epoch_slot_no: 10486 block_no: 4457862 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 11114 time: 2020-07-22 08:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5418bb021a58a3b9ba1d3b7f3f6d10bf1c07bb5e33907e8e0acb18e601c78159Block Operator
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