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 4458495 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460542 epoch_slot_no: 10942 block_no: 4458318 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1319 time: 2020-07-22 10:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb8d4432f3d072a5934d5ca879bf6d885484d2b21081ccc8eb7fd2131d68604f3Block Operator
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