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 4453834 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4455881 epoch_slot_no: 6281 block_no: 4453657 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1708 time: 2020-07-21 08:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5cf08fb3f26b560de4b6fafea8c38cf8abb27ebff76530657eff5e5d667f5bdBlock Operator
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