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 4454619 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4456666 epoch_slot_no: 7066 block_no: 4454442 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2145 time: 2020-07-21 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd315facd3a7b04d748a9ff5f25d3894c9cc3aa1649d3d56952ce949e7427a6dBlock Operator
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