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 4454154 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4456201 epoch_slot_no: 6601 block_no: 4453977 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2078 time: 2020-07-21 10:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe597c641ce7732914bb917803f9a5c219aeeaf23eb6bc8f23d27e963a110c5f2Block Operator
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