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 4454886 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4456933 epoch_slot_no: 7333 block_no: 4454709 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1208 time: 2020-07-21 14:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf42694831a86b0a94206c648775b2d088b019fca42bee7e97dce4b1cf76a1610Block Operator
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