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 4458448 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460495 epoch_slot_no: 10895 block_no: 4458271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1204 time: 2020-07-22 10:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e6aa1bbfddf9e99b62906b757514403cbda6a41c5e7a16a5e4d71e7d540d5c6Block Operator
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