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 4454848 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456895 epoch_slot_no: 7295 block_no: 4454671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-07-21 14:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbe1c2c69b05e3da1071cf054c1935dfc55686e6ece1f9aefa4314524e3e626b1Block Operator
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