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 4458160 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460207 epoch_slot_no: 10607 block_no: 4457983 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1154 time: 2020-07-22 08:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9c366afee7eb52202cab1207e0c8f57776402338ea27690616597432a2b4ae26Block Operator
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