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 4454685 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456732 epoch_slot_no: 7132 block_no: 4454508 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1832 time: 2020-07-21 13:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba28d8edeb859feda8c4fd106e3ce4fe460c02941aefd578e8e73c7d98a848b0Block Operator
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