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 4454357 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456404 epoch_slot_no: 6804 block_no: 4454180 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2476 time: 2020-07-21 11:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x203d72bb558c4557f12e28f2c3d50f9cf9b2298835a055f8a9d66e0d4b35fbb0Block Operator
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