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 4454634 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456681 epoch_slot_no: 7081 block_no: 4454457 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-07-21 13:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cdfbe34c11d03e4607f03a11ff0a1c68622b028e2337599a10a016c3c4c6960Block Operator
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