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 4454639 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456686 epoch_slot_no: 7086 block_no: 4454462 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1282 time: 2020-07-21 13:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe94782789aa6acfa38ca6b5a410f7c9a4c8194510e073733706942de31b70e41Block Operator
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