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 4458651 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460698 epoch_slot_no: 11098 block_no: 4458474 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1844 time: 2020-07-22 11:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x412f19a5738fceb67e95527eeb3b9678695a3c639834c189bea519e13938933eBlock Operator
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