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 4458551 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4460598 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 4458374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4106 time: 2020-07-22 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7fa6bb94f866448ee2b24c939b6db2b5698426ad26e909b8d71debbcee3efa61Block Operator
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