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 4454090 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456137 epoch_slot_no: 6537 block_no: 4453913 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2373 time: 2020-07-21 10:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0bec1508352a8183542cf7d915f1f7740fbe482b879c0c641d01c493c0d563a6Block Operator
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