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 4458202 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4460249 epoch_slot_no: 10649 block_no: 4458025 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3614 time: 2020-07-22 08:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0213f3d58804fe51a1ff07b6e9d0c81e978745716243ebb734e886b27542223dBlock Operator
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