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 4453514 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4455561 epoch_slot_no: 5961 block_no: 4453337 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-07-21 06:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7afac0caccdb20ebc9b219df42d8c2174a39cd3ca880d9785302e6c7a3bcbcbeBlock Operator
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