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 4454205 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456252 epoch_slot_no: 6652 block_no: 4454028 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1356 time: 2020-07-21 10:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x74085b553a40e41c804a8a5ed677ea215501209b5fca55acfb2c1c1c03259186Block Operator
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