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 4454409 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4456456 epoch_slot_no: 6856 block_no: 4454232 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 6732 time: 2020-07-21 11:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9f844a77940ecc92880a8248cd5cecbba4bebf734292c29d03e86b0ec012d1cBlock Operator
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