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 4458585 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460632 epoch_slot_no: 11032 block_no: 4458408 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2664 time: 2020-07-22 11:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf081f7e345219793786c02caf07d00abe223eefa017d6dcd6c9f691a2ad90d53Block Operator
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