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 4454275 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4456322 epoch_slot_no: 6722 block_no: 4454098 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3345 time: 2020-07-21 11:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb0d1d383262ea3aa2d8b6b6db6810c88eb7b5b1e0248375a592edd4e80e842eBlock Operator
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