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 4555906 Details
Epoch: 211 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 5800099 epoch_slot_no: 11299 block_no: 4555729 slot_leader_id: 4555906 size: 1160 time: 2020-08-14 00:53:10 proto_major: 2 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x668852a354df68196eb170c6c878c5865ca3a22397d2586dd640e11d4731626dBlock Operator
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