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 4458553 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4460600 epoch_slot_no: 11000 block_no: 4458376 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2679 time: 2020-07-22 10:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x94e33c56921a5a742bcdf38560be668b24af7bc9a635232f8fa89d27a46cafd0Block Operator
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