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 4454815 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4456862 epoch_slot_no: 7262 block_no: 4454638 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4103 time: 2020-07-21 14:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xadf32ecffabf683b3a3c3faf5747b628514b83d1ecae792dab399bb0fc9e6b31Block Operator
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