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 4458599 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460646 epoch_slot_no: 11046 block_no: 4458422 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1233 time: 2020-07-22 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e1f2d5c46ae250d10fd0ebb309b6c3d26e89e40ba7f22f2631b97076918e67fBlock Operator
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