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 4454208 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456255 epoch_slot_no: 6655 block_no: 4454031 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1139 time: 2020-07-21 10:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb3974857d1f5bfb673c8b6c3fbc243fdab87da418e978c3b1e213dd5edac157Block Operator
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