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 4458140 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4460187 epoch_slot_no: 10587 block_no: 4457963 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2328 time: 2020-07-22 08:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4c70ee3922c6ecfd91aa5b5afd94df76ec2a8a3b15b83313433308c81aa839fBlock Operator
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