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 4458765 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4460812 epoch_slot_no: 11212 block_no: 4458588 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3315 time: 2020-07-22 12:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4e7e753154ef3fc62ef1e2c7bdcc2fc1ee8fec35acf0fef37912dba9e56c433Block Operator
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