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 4454222 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456269 epoch_slot_no: 6669 block_no: 4454045 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1482 time: 2020-07-21 10:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76ec6e4aa2a57a1dfdc5948466d5dbe241881c1ba3ab7c92c7f0551869e610c9Block Operator
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