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 4458114 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460161 epoch_slot_no: 10561 block_no: 4457937 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1487 time: 2020-07-22 08:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x88d4be44704d461759d1e9b50636b64fbf93cd192d4bc809b587da0998d80e39Block Operator
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