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 4454423 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4456470 epoch_slot_no: 6870 block_no: 4454246 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3900 time: 2020-07-21 11:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf94c0c53148b07e8968257ce782e7b6df954af14909073afa92eec6c074c4fBlock Operator
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