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 4454812 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456859 epoch_slot_no: 7259 block_no: 4454635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1500 time: 2020-07-21 14:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9281c121e23384d0942fb67c8d3423f9f6a2c58ecce1ea27d9d9d5cd0ed46a5aBlock Operator
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