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 4454325 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456372 epoch_slot_no: 6772 block_no: 4454148 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2209 time: 2020-07-21 11:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c8df64e666f99dcf88a79896b499da82f22a7c954c2855b689e9ba8a94b65f3Block Operator
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