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 4454881 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456928 epoch_slot_no: 7328 block_no: 4454704 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1245 time: 2020-07-21 14:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9ae99debc48932aba5a2a0c39f98dcb89ef719a875baafe81b6539681dc12ddBlock Operator
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