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 4454799 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4456846 epoch_slot_no: 7246 block_no: 4454622 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9560 time: 2020-07-21 14:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12ff7f2e673f3f07c023bf1638ae696ffe9cda867d5cef2b7f8b6d2339906b8eBlock Operator
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