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 4458681 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460728 epoch_slot_no: 11128 block_no: 4458504 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1376 time: 2020-07-22 11:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4b01a19167541aa37ed329b502fe72ab569cfeb5cdbb2fc1cce1043c0b7fadcBlock Operator
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