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 4458568 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460615 epoch_slot_no: 11015 block_no: 4458391 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2316 time: 2020-07-22 10:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64d2fbe270160367d5a95db3267aedb36759d70d8830794f0bd8c4a6d7a9b975Block Operator
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