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 4454525 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456572 epoch_slot_no: 6972 block_no: 4454348 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1712 time: 2020-07-21 12:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4bb4f80a9ee14fa132561f0fcfbf12026c9d9e176b841d4b9c8d4ff1380c736bBlock Operator
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