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 4454232 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456279 epoch_slot_no: 6679 block_no: 4454055 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-07-21 10:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3875916eb866973169cc4b9de95c04323e0ebe8158c5ff2c4d966317df12e87Block Operator
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