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 4454790 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456837 epoch_slot_no: 7237 block_no: 4454613 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3634 time: 2020-07-21 13:57:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x55ca792be9108dc0c69f8a99d6863d2079d3c6d5d84a7b6aadc02e015aac6edcBlock Operator
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