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 4454145 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456192 epoch_slot_no: 6592 block_no: 4453968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1345 time: 2020-07-21 10:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a89a2a7b10e975eca00ee5992b95b8c28136db4b491e09553b3e84e5c2cf2e8Block Operator
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