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 4458645 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460692 epoch_slot_no: 11092 block_no: 4458468 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-07-22 11:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5f235e043630a659281d18129957183e68641fcb1ab77ea9127d18bdd01ec04bBlock Operator
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