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 4458769 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460816 epoch_slot_no: 11216 block_no: 4458592 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 15587 time: 2020-07-22 12:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x948ea7f5aa6b48fc606ad8930f429c5a4bb1e40468f4412ef50a3c955a07aba5Block Operator
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