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 4458429 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460476 epoch_slot_no: 10876 block_no: 4458252 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 909 time: 2020-07-22 10:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf2fe60284f2fe78b34df4123cedd71365cd6d403445442742698adbdf61f9e8Block Operator
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