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 4458320 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460367 epoch_slot_no: 10767 block_no: 4458143 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2131 time: 2020-07-22 09:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6d2fd77c21faa91dcbf1e6450f1ee8a35b03de0f3c920aa04620c423298de0dBlock Operator
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