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 4454615 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456662 epoch_slot_no: 7062 block_no: 4454438 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1015 time: 2020-07-21 12:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf2d608ee15fee14d78b529c81ac3e90b64c2b066a4888735c51aabba4eb4adadBlock Operator
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