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 4454757 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456804 epoch_slot_no: 7204 block_no: 4454580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3676 time: 2020-07-21 13:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa83f6c6ffe7bfc7993489575536e922eea9f362ab121034c98c534d968e7ba59Block Operator
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