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 4454708 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456755 epoch_slot_no: 7155 block_no: 4454531 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1540 time: 2020-07-21 13:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa6534ba1fe25c962cb057cda34d8b0ec7e5e0903a685e57b85783083d524059Block Operator
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