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 4452354 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4454401 epoch_slot_no: 4801 block_no: 4452177 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1717 time: 2020-07-21 00:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe62d2018284aaeb6d8305a1277eb5a5b6fe897e534102b891cb306d88417b6d2Block Operator
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