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 4454202 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456249 epoch_slot_no: 6649 block_no: 4454025 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1532 time: 2020-07-21 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1263cd55834b1bf553dc55ea762cc3d0696ec88b455a44ab1b0b3d0b5aa34c76Block Operator
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