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 4454302 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456349 epoch_slot_no: 6749 block_no: 4454125 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1274 time: 2020-07-21 11:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c45d50aab110ade37b7dc1fa7c1937607dc02109d90142d5fdda80cf5fd8a04Block Operator
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