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 4458106 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460153 epoch_slot_no: 10553 block_no: 4457929 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2167 time: 2020-07-22 08:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdaa0e36682e4d5f6b27f0427481ddaf22c6d37280523185495303d2eb9820c77Block Operator
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