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 4454888 Details
Epoch: 206 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4456935 epoch_slot_no: 7335 block_no: 4454711 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1774 time: 2020-07-21 14:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x03d2af1f1095cd06ecd6dd76d017e4bee2b0aec255e2f21d18231355f3fcddbaBlock Operator
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