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 4458900 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4460947 epoch_slot_no: 11347 block_no: 4458723 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2534 time: 2020-07-22 12:47:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9df95101814c18e72e8d6cb61898a1e346660e84fc1dcc0cf2b06a89c8ddba4bBlock Operator
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