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 4454745 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456792 epoch_slot_no: 7192 block_no: 4454568 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1208 time: 2020-07-21 13:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf1b3b2e9e7b8233e3a2989ea5dcc1f6c79c85b10cac95ad64f9c35e494e981d8Block Operator
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