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 4458218 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460265 epoch_slot_no: 10665 block_no: 4458041 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3797 time: 2020-07-22 08:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcddbc9156bfb8ac72b5cf8bb60e9b5368f2be6123e8c67dbd972ae1939ef845bBlock Operator
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