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 4454041 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456088 epoch_slot_no: 6488 block_no: 4453864 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2886 time: 2020-07-21 09:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cd515f9db721652fcd82da4c409afe7ae93a722a69e78294d0c24f045acb3f1Block Operator
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