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 4458832 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4460879 epoch_slot_no: 11279 block_no: 4458655 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2540 time: 2020-07-22 12:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x82cca96bd27db929f0a0af331a280d7b49f7d8f7484b8b6ca7a4abd26e05bf10Block Operator
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