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 4454407 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4456454 epoch_slot_no: 6854 block_no: 4454230 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1980 time: 2020-07-21 11:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcc47cdb5b416870719d17ad745c4edfd280ac99d96a7c346cb874192727d1abBlock Operator
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