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 4459005 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4461052 epoch_slot_no: 11452 block_no: 4458828 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1315 time: 2020-07-22 13:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1571fabddfcb68c6d57baf2ea67e128df1e86b8714c94ba4f40c52a62c51081eBlock Operator
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