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 4454374 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456421 epoch_slot_no: 6821 block_no: 4454197 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2316 time: 2020-07-21 11:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4df00836d48a9370e659ae5f62e4965e781f26ba4561729b4d08453b3c527b55Block Operator
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