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 4454209 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456256 epoch_slot_no: 6656 block_no: 4454032 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2566 time: 2020-07-21 10:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48fdef9be2915649eab918d7b17afd76eeaa10b3253940b694e73d9b4afe18dBlock Operator
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